Lessa
girl nameLessa entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #4520 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
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rank today
#4520
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5252 |
| 1960s | #5993 |
| 1970s | #7566 |
| 1980s | #9374 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Lessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lessa alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lessa in 2025?
- Lessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lessa most popular?
- Lessa peaked in 1958, reaching #4520 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lessa with classmates?
- Lessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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