Leonardo is an Italian given name derived from the Germanic elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'hardu' meaning 'strong, brave'. It translates to 'brave like a lion'. The name was popularized by the renowned Italian polymath and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, whose universal genius continues to inspire and captivate people worldwide.
Over the past four decades, the name Leonardo has been relatively steady in popularity with a total of 141 babies named Leonardo born between 1975 and 2022. There were some peak years, notably 1992 with 12 births, and more recently in 2022 with another 6 births. However, the majority of years show the name being given to around 5-8 babies annually, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming preference for the name Leonardo among parents during this period.