Les
boy name#7194 in 2025Les entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #586 in 1961, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
#7194
rank today
#586
peak (1961)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1310 |
| 1910s | #2614 |
| 1920s | #2803 |
| 1930s | #1952 |
| 1940s | #940 |
| 1950s | #995 |
| 1960s | #767 |
| 1970s | #1758 |
| 1980s | #2885 |
| 1990s | #6589 |
| 2000s | #8920 |
| 2010s | #8235 |
| 2020s | #9834 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Les are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Les alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Les in 2025?
- Les ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Les most popular?
- Les peaked in 1961, reaching #586 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Les with classmates?
- Les will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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