How Many People Are Named Leesa?

Complete statistics for the name Leesa in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Leesa
Very Rare
4,124
Estimated People
1 in 80,019
1 in X Americans
1956
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,124 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 57

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 58
Arkansas 5
California 327
Florida 34
Georgia 44
Iowa 27
Illinois 113
Indiana 146
Kansas 13
Kentucky 44
Louisiana 18
Massachusetts 7
Maryland 5
Michigan 115
Minnesota 17
Missouri 89
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 58
New Jersey 6
New Mexico 5
New York 61
Ohio 199
Oklahoma 53
Oregon 18
Pennsylvania 49
South Carolina 10
Tennessee 54
Texas 289
Utah 51
Virginia 19
Washington 17
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Leesa

How Many People Have the Name Leesa in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,124 people in the United States currently share the name Leesa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 80,019 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Leesa a Common or Rare Name?

Leesa is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Leesa Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Leesa are covered in full on the Leesa name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Leesa Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Leesa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Leesa is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Leesa Most Popular?

The name Leesa reached peak popularity in 1956, with 318 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Leesa Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Leesa across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Leesa?

Approximately 4,124 people in the United States share the name Leesa, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Leesa a rare name?

Leesa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 80,019 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leesa mean?

The meaning and origin of Leesa is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Leesa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leesa are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Leesa most popular?

The name Leesa reached its peak in 1956, with 318 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,124
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 80,019
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1956
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.