Leobardo is of Spanish origin, derived from the German name 'Leobert', which itself is a combination of 'Leodegar' and 'Hildebert'. It translates to 'famous warrior'. The name Leobardo was popularized in Mexico by the Italian explorer Alessandro Malaspina during his expedition in 1790. It has since been adopted as a distinctively Mexican name, often associated with Spanish colonial influences.
The name Leobardo has seen a varied number of births over the years, with significant fluctuations. The period from 1947 to 1976 showed consistent popularity, with births ranging from 8 to 27 per year. However, from 1977 onwards, there was a notable increase in popularity, peaking at 93 births in 2003 and remaining consistently high until around 2011. Since then, the number of annual births has decreased significantly, with totals ranging between 28 and 61 from 2012 to present day (2023). Overall, there have been a total of 2758 births named Leobardo since records began in 1920.