Boys name · Iowa
Leo in Iowa
As of 2025, Leo was the #16 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 88 births that year. Its total reaches 5,105 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Leo in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | #28 |
| 1923 | 134 | #37 |
| 1936 | 68 | #62 |
| 1949 | 23 | #169 |
| 1961 | 20 | #189 |
| 1993 | 7 | #302 |
| 2012 | 40 | #105 |
| 2025 | 88 | #16 |
Rank swung between #9 (2022) and #426 (2004) in Iowa, from #28 in 1910 to #16 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Iowa was 1919, with 155 Leo births. Its highest rank among boys names in Iowa was #9, in 2022.
Its highest rank in any state was #3, in the District of Columbia in 2023. See Leo in every state →
How popular is Leo in Iowa?
As of 2025, Leo was the #16 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 88 births that year. Its total reaches 5,105 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Leo in Iowa?
88 Leo babies were born in Iowa in 2025.
What is the rank of Leo in Iowa?
Leo ranked #16 among boys names in Iowa 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.