How Many People Are Named Lera?

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

Lera
Very Rare
Russian

Lera is a very rare female name, with only 771 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 427,815 Americans. The majority of those named Lera are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~337
Living in US
1 in 983,529
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lila
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Resilient Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,034
Worldwide Bearers
#42,000
Global Rank
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
108
🇬🇪 Georgia
98
🇳🇬 Nigeria
80
🇯🇲 Jamaica
76
🇪🇪 Estonia
74
🇯🇵 Japan
70
🇵🇹 Portugal
55
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
54
🇦🇲 Armenia
49
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
42

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
771 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
229
Would be under 30 (9%)
169
Would be 30–60 (7%)
2,201
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 2,599 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
4
International
5

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

📜 Lera Through the Generations

Lera has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity way back in 1921 with 73 births, but since then, it's become increasingly rare. Today, most people named Lera are well into their golden years, with 2,201 individuals over 60, compared to just 229 under 30. its current scarcity, Lera is experiencing a bit of a resurgence, bringing a touch of classic charm to modern times.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 249
Alabama 213
Tennessee 102
Kentucky 40
Mississippi 37
Georgia 23
Oklahoma 10
Arkansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Lera

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lera's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Lera

How Many People Have the Name Lera?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 337 people in the United States currently share the name Lera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 983,529 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lera a Common or Rare Name?

Lera 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 Lera Mean?

Lera means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lera Most Popular?

The name Lera reached peak popularity in 1921, with 73 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 Lera?

Approximately 337 people named Lera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 337. That works out to roughly 1 in 983,529 Americans.

Is Lera a rare name?

Lera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 983,529 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lera mean?

Lera means "creative variant of Lila" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Lera more male or female?

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

When was Lera most popular?

Lera peaked in 1921 with 73 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 US337
All-Time Births337
1 in X1 in 983,529
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1921
World Rank#42,000
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.