Lea

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lea was most popular in 1970, when 600 American babies were given the name — ranking #710 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,612, with 321 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 34,468 people named Lea.

Lea over time

Births per year. The dot marks Lea’s peak in 1970. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org