Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Leah.
National Rank (2025)
#58
All-Time Peak Rank
#24 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
256,488
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Leah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Leah
According to SSA data, Leah achieved its highest historical rank of #24 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 6,790 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Leah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,790Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
42yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:809
1890s:1,671
1900s:1,747
1910s:4,253
1920s:4,453
1930s:3,539
1940s:3,495
1950s:5,960
1960s:12,743
1970s:21,145
1980s:36,056
1990s:34,099
2000s:45,430
2010s:56,044
2020s:25,044
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesL-ea
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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