FIRST NAME
Lea
Lea is the 687th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 30,297 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 271 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #687 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
42,281
living · #665
2020 CENSUS
30,297
living · #687
BABIES NAMED LEA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025321
As a female name, Lea peaked in 1970, when 593 babies were named Lea (the #397 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #13,144 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
271
living · #13,144
BABIES NAMED LEA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1890–1989
19895
As a male name, Lea peaked in 1925, when 21 babies were named Lea (the #1717 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)