Leio
A masculine given name of Hawaiian origin meaning "child of royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Leio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leio today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leio births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leio. 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 Leio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,716
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Leio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leio 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 Leio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leio
The given name Leio originates from Hawaiian culture, with its roots dating back to the ancient Polynesian languages. Leio is derived from the Hawaiian word "lei," which refers to the traditional flower garlands worn in Hawaii for celebrations and ceremonies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leio can be found in the Hawaiian chants and oral traditions passed down through generations. These chants often celebrated the beauty of the islands and the significance of the lei in Hawaiian culture.
In the 18th century, the Hawaiian navigator and explorer Leio-lohi was renowned for his voyages across the Pacific Ocean. He is believed to have discovered several islands and played a crucial role in expanding the knowledge and influence of Hawaiian seafaring.
During the 19th century, Leio Kealoha was a prominent Hawaiian politician and advocate for Hawaiian independence. He served as a member of the Hawaiian House of Nobles and fought against the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
In the realm of Hawaiian music, Leio Kaiama was a revered composer and performer of traditional Hawaiian songs in the early 20th century. His compositions celebrated the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Hawaiian islands.
Another notable figure was Leio Ahuna, a Hawaiian painter and artist who gained recognition for his vibrant depictions of Hawaiian landscapes and traditional life. His works captured the essence of Hawaiian culture and became iconic representations of the islands.
Leio has remained a popular name in Hawaii and among Hawaiian communities worldwide, symbolizing the connection to the islands' rich cultural traditions and the significance of the lei in Hawaiian ceremonies and celebrations.
People
Leio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leio 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
Leio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leio 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Leio a common name?
We classify Leio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leio most popular?
The single biggest year for Leio was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leio is about 4 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 Leio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leio 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 Leio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leio 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 Leio 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 people have the name Leio?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Leio, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.