Boy · #4,938 in 2026

Leto

Name: Popularity of the name Leto in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leto, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,938

Peak Rank

#4,938 (2026)

Total Babies

167

5-Yr Trend

+115%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4938

Peak Rank

167

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leto

Leto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 20 Letos were born — ranking #4,938 that year. As of 2026, Leto ranks #4,938 for baby boys with 20 births, rising sharply (+115% over the past five years). In total, more than 167 Letos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Leto

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lito
Lieto
Lotto
Lita
Lido
Loto
Lato
Letto
Luto
Liti
Lehto
Latte

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leto

What does the name Leto mean?

Leto is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leto in 2026?

In 2026, Leto ranks #4,938 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Leto most popular?

Leto reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,938 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Leto a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leto is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Leto?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leto include Laton, Toye, Gioacchino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leto

Leto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 167 births in the dataset. Leto's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,938. Use the chart and map above to compare Leto's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.