Name meaning & stats
Leo
Leo means “lion” (Latin origin). 161,767 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Leos are 1.2× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“lion”
LatinWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
161,767 US babies were named Leo between 1940 and 2025.
Where Leos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.2× | Medium · 21 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | Medium · 20 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Medium · 17 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Leos show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)