Leopold

Leopold - A very unique male name

Leopold appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #538. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Leopold and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Leopold? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Leopold. The baby boy name Leopold was given to 32 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2053 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 45,821 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Leopold peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 538.

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Leopold is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Leopold is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #507 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,802.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Leopold is where you live.

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Leopold origin and meaning

Germanic

From Old High German Liutbald / Leopold: liut, 'people', and bald, 'bold' — 'bold among the people'

Leopold was a name of Habsburg emperors, Belgian kings and Central European aristocracy, used in the US since 1911 at low levels. Its history includes King Leopold II of Belgium, whose Congo regime is a byword for colonial atrocity — listed here honestly as a bearer, and flagged below. For most modern parents the reference is more likely conductor Leopold Stokowski or Leopold Bloom's gentler literary echo (Bloom's first name in Ulysses).

Attested etymology

Leopold is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Leopold, pop culture references for the name Leopold and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Leopold

We've found the following names that sound similar to Leopold, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Leopold

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Leopold a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Leopold?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LEE-uh-pold · /ˈliəpoʊld/

Around the world

• Leopold (German) — Used as-is in German.
• Leopold (French) — Léopold in French, with accents.

Spellings and nicknames

• Leopoldo — Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form.

Nicknames: Leo

Famous bearers

• Leopold Stokowski — British-born conductor, known for Fantasia and the 'Philadelphia sound' (1882–1977) Historical
• Leopold II — King of the Belgians whose personal rule of the Congo Free State caused millions of deaths (1835–1909) Historical

Style

RoyalClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Grand, Central-European and unmistakably serious, with Leo as an easy everyday short form.

Worth knowing

• Leopold II's Congo atrocities are the name's darkest association and are increasingly taught in schools — parents should know it is part of the name's history.