UK boy's name
Leopoldo
Composed of German elements meaning "brave" and "bold".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Leopoldo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Leopoldo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Leopoldo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Leopoldo ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Leopoldo.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Leopoldo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Leopoldo mean?
The name Leopoldo has its origins in the Germanic language, derived from the elements "leud" meaning "people" and "bald" meaning "bold" or "brave". It is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the name Leopold.
The name first appeared in the 7th century and was initially used by the ruling dynasty of the Babenberg family in Austria. It gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire and among the nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leopoldo can be found in the "Vita Leopoldi Marchionis" (Life of Margrave Leopold), a 12th-century Latin text that chronicles the life of Leopold III, Margrave of Austria (c. 1073-1136). This text highlights the bravery and leadership qualities associated with the name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Leopoldo. Leopoldo I (1640-1705) was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary and Bohemia from 1658 to 1705. Leopoldo II (1747-1792) was the Holy Roman Emperor and Grand Duke of Tuscany, known for his enlightened reforms and patronage of the arts.
In Italy, Leopoldo de' Medici (1617-1675) was a prominent member of the powerful Medici family and served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church. Leopoldo Nobili (1784-1835) was an Italian chemist and physicist who contributed significantly to the study of electromagnetism.
In Spain, Leopoldo O'Donnell (1809-1867) was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain during the 19th century. Leopoldo Alas "Clarín" (1852-1901) was a renowned Spanish novelist, literary critic, and journalist renowned for his works such as "La Regenta".
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Leopoldo, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Leopoldo over time
The chart below shows babies named Leopoldo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Leopoldo, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leopoldo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Leopoldo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Leopoldo
- Luke 72,247
- Lewis 69,555
- Leo 63,249
- Liam 60,482
- Lucas 49,061
- Logan 40,771
- Louis 35,898
- Luca 30,323
- Louie 24,242
- Leon 22,308
- Levi 9,931
- Lee 7,861
FAQ
Leopoldo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Leopoldo in the UK right now?
In 2022, Leopoldo was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Leopoldo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Leopoldo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Leopoldo?
Composed of German elements meaning "brave" and "bold".
How many people are called Leopoldo in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Leopoldo across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.