Leo
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“Lion”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Leo is a Latin name meaning "Lion." Currently ranked #35 nationally with 7,811 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +76% vs the previous decade.
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