Lea
boy nameLea entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #872 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#872
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #998 |
| 1900s | #1204 |
| 1910s | #2474 |
| 1920s | #2273 |
| 1930s | #2523 |
| 1940s | #2774 |
| 1950s | #3073 |
| 1960s | #3493 |
| 1970s | #4380 |
| 1980s | #6037 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lea alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lea in 2025?
- Lea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lea most popular?
- Lea peaked in 1895, reaching #872 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lea with classmates?
- Lea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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