Boys name · Iowa
Leo in Iowa
Leo was the 16th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 88 babies named Leo that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 5,105 babies Leo.
Popularity over time
Leo in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 28th |
| 1923 | 134 | 37th |
| 1936 | 68 | 62nd |
| 1949 | 23 | 169th |
| 1961 | 20 | 189th |
| 1993 | 7 | 302nd |
| 2012 | 40 | 105th |
| 2025 | 88 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 28th in 1910 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Leo in Iowa in a single year was 155, in 1919. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2022.
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 Iowa?
Leo was the 16th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 88 babies named Leo that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 5,105 babies Leo.
How many babies are named Leo in Iowa?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Leo in Iowa. The most babies named Leo in Iowa in a single year was 155, in 1919.
What is the rank of Leo in Iowa?
Leo ranked 16th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 2022.
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.