Lear
girl nameLear entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #993 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#993
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1442 |
| 1900s | #1414 |
| 1910s | #2096 |
| 1920s | #2687 |
| 1930s | #3523 |
| 1940s | #3584 |
| 1950s | #5301 |
| 1960s | #5874 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lear are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lear alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lear in 2025?
- Lear is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lear most popular?
- Lear peaked in 1886, reaching #993 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lear with classmates?
- Lear will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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