How Many People Are Named Leda?

Complete statistics for the name Leda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leda
Very Rare
Ancient Greek mythology

Leda, a very rare female name with ancient Greek origins, stands out among the crowd. Only 1,633 people in the US today carry this unique moniker, making up just 1 in 202,119 Americans. With most Leda's over 60, this name definitely skews towards older generations.

~124
Living in US
1 in 2,672,978
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Swan goddess
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek mythology
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Graceful Mysterious Timeless
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,693
Worldwide Bearers
#11,564
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,143
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,046
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
925
🇨🇱 Chile
628
🇲🇽 Mexico
582
🇺🇾 Uruguay
353
🇨🇦 Canada
323
🇵🇪 Peru
273
🇵🇾 Paraguay
173
🇷🇺 Russia
167

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,633 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
374
Would be under 30 (11%)
491
Would be 30–60 (14%)
2,562
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 3,427 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leda Through the Generations

Leda's journey through the generations reflects its status as a classic, old-school name. The peak year was 1920 when 61 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its popularity. Today, the average age of those named Leda is 80, with a significant 75% of them being over 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, with only 374 individuals under 30, indicating a recent resurgence in interest.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 82
Pennsylvania 77
California 45
Texas 23
Illinois 11
Kentucky 11
Ohio 6
Arkansas 5
Massachusetts 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Leda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leda's Ancient Greek mythology roots

📄 About the Name Leda

How Many People Have the Name Leda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 124 people in the United States currently share the name Leda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,672,978 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leda a Common or Rare Name?

Leda 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 Leda Mean?

Leda means "swan goddess" and comes from Ancient Greek mythology origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leda Most Popular?

The name Leda reached peak popularity in 1920, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Leda?

Approximately 124 people named Leda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 124. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,672,978 Americans.

Is Leda a rare name?

Leda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,672,978 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leda mean?

Leda means "swan goddess" and comes from Ancient Greek mythology origins.

Is Leda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leda are male and 100% are female.

When was Leda most popular?

Leda peaked in 1920 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US124
All-Time Births124
1 in X1 in 2,672,978
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1920
World Rank#11,564
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.