Total births
1,019
Girls' name · since 1895
Leonarda
Leonarda has 1,019 recorded births since 1895 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,019
- total births
- 1895–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1,019 girls have been named Leonarda since 1895, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Leonarda recorded 1,019 times among girls since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2023.
- 1,019 total births
- 1895–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,019 girls have been named Leonarda since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,019
- total births
- 1895–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Leonarda was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
34 babies were named Leonarda in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Leonarda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leonarda splits its recorded history at 1951: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1895 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leonarda at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Leonarda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2023
- Peak year (1920)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Leonarda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leonarda's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Leonarda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 33
1900s
33 births
- 1910s
1910s
188 births
- 1920s
1920s
251 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s 91
1940s
91 births
- 1950s 90
1950s
90 births
- 1960s 52
1960s
52 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 31
1990s
31 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 251 births (25% of all-time use).
How Leonarda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Leonarda's total volume
Leonarda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Leonarda by state
Where Leonarda concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 112 | 11.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 67 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Leonarda's total US births 11.0%
Even split
112 of 1,019 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leonarda? ▼
Leonarda has been given to 1,019 babies in the U.S. since 1895, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 34 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Leonarda most popular? ▼
Leonarda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Leonarda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leonarda are Texas (112 births), New York (67 births), Ohio (12 births).
How long has the name Leonarda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Leonarda since 1895 -- 129 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Leonarda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leona, Leola, Leora, Leota, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leonarda's data
- Leonarda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Leonardas (112 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leonarda
Nearby Names Like Leonarda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leonarda
Leona Girl
#487 113,330 births
Leola Girl
#6168 28,129 births
Leora Girl
#1520 12,119 births
Leota Girl
#13481 10,447 births
Leonora Girl
#2082 7,504 births
Compare Leonarda side by side: Leonarda vs Leona Leonarda vs Leola Leonarda vs Leora
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1895–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leonarda: Baby Name Since 1895 - 1,019 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leonarda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leonarda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.