Leopold
- Pronunciation
- [Lee-o-pold]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Prince Of The People
- Origin
- German
Leopold Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,965 baby boys have been named Leopold. The name peaked in 2020 with 120 US births that year (rank #1443). In 2024, ranked #2082 nationally — 639 places below its 2020 peak.
Top States for Leopold
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Leopold births are: New York (444), California (204), Pennsylvania (133).
Other German-Origin Names Like Leopold
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7-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Leopold's exact length and starting letter: La Roux, Lachlan, Laciann, Lacyann, Ladbroc.
Quick Facts About Leopold
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo | Lion. | Male | English |
Famous People Named Leopold
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Leopold.
- Léopold Sédar Senghor became the first President of the Republic of Senegal after his nation gained independence from the colonial regime.
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Compare Leopold to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Leopold against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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