Brave people
Derived from the Germanic elements 'liut' (people) and 'bald' (bold or brave). It was historically a popular name among European royalty, particularly within the House of Habsburg in Austria. While it has a long history of use in Germany and Belgium, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Leopold isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,438 in 2020.
King of the Belgians from 1831 to 1865
Renowned 20th-century orchestral conductor
The protagonist of James Joyce's novel Ulysses · Ulysses
German composer and father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A brilliant engineer and scientist · Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
