Leangelo
Name derived from Leo (lion) and Angelo (messenger of God), suggesting a strong and divine character.
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Leangelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leangelo today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leangelo births was 2019 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leangelo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leangelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
2019
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,457
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Leangelo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leangelo from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leangelo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leangelo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leangelo
The name Leangelo is a unique blend of two languages, stemming from a combination of the Italian word "Leone" (meaning lion) and the Greek word "angelos" (meaning messenger or angel). Its origins can be traced back to the late 15th century, during the Renaissance period, when cultural exchange between Italy and Greece flourished.
Leangelo first emerged as a name in the regions of southern Italy, particularly in areas with strong Greek influences, such as Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have been created by Italian humanists who were fascinated by the rich heritage of ancient Greek culture and sought to incorporate elements of it into their own language and naming traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leangelo can be found in a historical document from the city of Reggio Calabria, dated around 1485. This document mentions a man named Leangelo di Montalto, who was a prominent merchant and patron of the arts.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Leangelo. In the 16th century, Leangelo Buccafurri (1525-1599) was a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who worked on various churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, Leangelo Caraffa (1621-1687) was a Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Andria and later became a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of his time.
The 18th century saw the rise of Leangelo Zampini (1745-1820), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Moving into the 19th century, Leangelo Rodi (1835-1912) was a renowned Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life in southern Italy. His works are still celebrated today and can be found in various museums across the country.
In more recent times, Leangelo Rossi (1907-1985) was an Italian journalist and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of his native region, Calabria. His works helped preserve and promote the rich heritage of this area.
While the name Leangelo is not widely used today, it remains a unique and intriguing blend of two ancient languages, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural influences and historical significance.
People
Leangelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leangelo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leangelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leangelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leangelo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Leangelo a common name?
We classify Leangelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 67 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leangelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Leangelo was 2019, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leangelo is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Leangelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leangelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leangelo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Leangelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leangelo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Leangelo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Leangelo?
You can see how many people have the name Leangelo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.