How Many People Are Named Lea?

34,140

people in the United States are named Lea

1 in 9,812 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1380

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0102%

Of US population

Peak Year

1970

600 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Slovene, Croatian
Pronunciation: LE-a (German), LE-ah (Finnish)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Form of LEAH.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.2%
Male
1.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 43.3 years old

Young (<30) 12,580
36.8%
Adult (30–60) 12,979
38%
Senior (>60) 8,581
25.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 4,141
New York 2,883
Texas 2,461
Pennsylvania 1,406
Illinois 1,343
Florida 1,292
Ohio 1,106
New Jersey 1,026
Michigan 942
Massachusetts 910

💡 Fun Facts About "Lea"

  • 324 babies were named Lea in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1970
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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