How Many People Are Named Leslea?

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

Leslea
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Leslea is a very rare female name, with only 322 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,023,520 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1959 with 17 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~322
Living in US
1 in 1,023,520
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

675
Worldwide Bearers
#319,040
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
570
🇨🇦 Canada
61
🇬🇧 England
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2
🇩🇰 Denmark
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
322 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
6
Would be under 30 (2%)
238
Would be 30–60 (68%)
105
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 349 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
79

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

📜 Leslea Through the Generations

Leslea has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1959 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Leslea are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With an estimated 322 individuals carrying the name in the US, Leslea remains a unique choice, blending classic charm with modern rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Leslea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leslea's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Leslea

How Many People Have the Name Leslea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 322 people in the United States currently share the name Leslea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,023,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leslea a Common or Rare Name?

Leslea 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 Leslea Mean?

Leslea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Leslea Most Popular?

The name Leslea reached peak popularity in 1959, with 17 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 Leslea?

Approximately 322 people named Leslea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 349. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,023,520 Americans.

Is Leslea a rare name?

Leslea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,023,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leslea mean?

Leslea means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Leslea more male or female?

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

When was Leslea most popular?

Leslea peaked in 1959 with 17 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.

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 US322
All-Time Births349
1 in X1 in 1,023,520
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1959
World Rank#319,040
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.