How Many People Are Named Lecia?
Complete statistics for the name Lecia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lecia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,047 people in the US, making up 1 in 315,236 Americans. The majority of those named Lecia are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 1,169 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lecia Through the Generations
Lecia's journey through the generations shows a slow decline since its peak in 1961 when 93 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Lecia is 59, with 45 under 30, 436 aged 30-60, and 688 over 60. This distribution highlights how Lecia is predominantly associated with older generations, with a significant portion being over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lecia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lecia
How Many People Have the Name Lecia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,047 people in the United States currently share the name Lecia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 315,236 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lecia a Common or Rare Name?
Lecia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lecia Mean?
Lecia means "creative variant of Lea" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lecia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lecia Most Popular?
The name Lecia reached peak popularity in 1961, with 93 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lecia?
Approximately 1,047 people named Lecia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,169. That works out to roughly 1 in 315,236 Americans.
Is Lecia a rare name?
Lecia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 315,236 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lecia mean?
Lecia means "creative variant of Lea" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lecia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lecia are male and 100% are female.
When was Lecia most popular?
Lecia peaked in 1961 with 93 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.