How Many People Are Named Lekesha?
Complete statistics for the name Lekesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lekesha is a very rare female name, with only 645 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 511,414 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 61 births, and it's been stable ever since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 671 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lekesha Through the Generations
Lekesha has seen its highest usage in the late 1970s, with a peak year of 1979 when 61 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though it's far from common. People named Lekesha are predominantly middle-aged, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation-specific naming trend from that era.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lekesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lekesha
How Many People Have the Name Lekesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 645 people in the United States currently share the name Lekesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 511,414 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lekesha a Common or Rare Name?
Lekesha 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 Lekesha Mean?
Lekesha means "creative variant of Leke" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lekesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lekesha Most Popular?
The name Lekesha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Lekesha?
Approximately 645 people named Lekesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 671. That works out to roughly 1 in 511,414 Americans.
Is Lekesha a rare name?
Lekesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 511,414 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lekesha mean?
Lekesha means "creative variant of Leke" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lekesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lekesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lekesha most popular?
Lekesha peaked in 1979 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.