Boys name · California
Leo in California
Leo was the 15th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,173 babies named Leo that year. Since 1910, California families have named 22,981 babies Leo.
Popularity over time
Leo in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 78th |
| 1926 | 90 | 82nd |
| 1943 | 86 | 147th |
| 1959 | 125 | 208th |
| 1976 | 62 | 324th |
| 1992 | 88 | 373rd |
| 2009 | 268 | 201st |
| 2025 | 1,173 | 15th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 78th in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Leo in California in a single year was 1,187, in 2022. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Leo reached its best rank of 3rd in District of Columbia (2023). See Leo in every state →
How popular is Leo in California?
Leo was the 15th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,173 babies named Leo that year. Since 1910, California families have named 22,981 babies Leo.
How many babies are named Leo in California?
In 2025, 1,173 babies were named Leo in California. The most babies named Leo in California in a single year was 1,187, in 2022.
What is the rank of Leo in California?
Leo ranked 15th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 2025.
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.