Boys name · California
Leo in California
Leo was the #15 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 1,173 Leo births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 22,981 were recorded from 1910 on.
Popularity over time
Leo in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | #78 |
| 1926 | 90 | #82 |
| 1943 | 86 | #147 |
| 1959 | 125 | #208 |
| 1976 | 62 | #324 |
| 1992 | 88 | #373 |
| 2009 | 268 | #201 |
| 2025 | 1,173 | #15 |
Rank swung between #15 (2025) and #418 (1983) in California, from #78 in 1910 to #15 in 2025.
Leo had its most births in California in 2022, when 1,187 babies were given the name. In 2025 it reached #15, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Leo reached its highest rank of #3 in the District of Columbia (2023). See Leo in every state →
How popular is Leo in California?
Leo was the #15 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 1,173 Leo births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 22,981 were recorded from 1910 on.
How many babies are named Leo in California?
California recorded 1,173 births of babies named Leo in 2025.
What is the rank of Leo in California?
Leo's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #15.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.