How Many People Are Named Lesa?
Complete statistics for the name Lesa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lesa, a very rare female name, is held by just 10,164 people in the US, making up 1 in 32,469 Americans. The majority of those named Lesa are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they often take charge in situations.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 11,421 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: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lesa Through the Generations
Lesa peaked in popularity in 1962 with 778 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Lesa is 61, with 83 under 30, 4,391 aged 30-60, and 6,947 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name is predominantly associated with older generations, reflecting its status as a classic name that's now less common among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lesa's American roots
📄 About the Name Lesa
How Many People Have the Name Lesa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Lesa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lesa a Common or Rare Name?
Lesa 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 Lesa Mean?
Lesa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lesa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lesa Most Popular?
The name Lesa reached peak popularity in 1962, with 778 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 Lesa?
Approximately 184 people named Lesa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,801,355 Americans.
Is Lesa a rare name?
Lesa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lesa mean?
Lesa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Lesa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lesa are male and 100% are female.
When was Lesa most popular?
Lesa peaked in 1962 with 778 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.