Lesa
girl nameLesa entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #340 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#340
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1920s | #4464 |
| 1930s | #4218 |
| 1940s | #3148 |
| 1950s | #815 |
| 1960s | #382 |
| 1970s | #920 |
| 1980s | #2066 |
| 1990s | #5470 |
| 2000s | #13951 |
| 2010s | #15043 |
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Lesa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lesa alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lesa in 2025?
- Lesa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lesa most popular?
- Lesa peaked in 1962, reaching #340 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lesa with classmates?
- Lesa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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