Lesta
girl nameLesta entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #754 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#754
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #951 |
| 1890s | #1231 |
| 1900s | #1613 |
| 1910s | #2110 |
| 1920s | #2998 |
| 1930s | #2936 |
| 1940s | #3013 |
| 1950s | #3697 |
| 1960s | #6336 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lesta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lesta alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lesta in 2025?
- Lesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lesta most popular?
- Lesta peaked in 1883, reaching #754 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lesta with classmates?
- Lesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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