Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Lea
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1970
Peak births
593
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Lea
How many people are named Lea?
An estimated 27,998 living Americans are named Lea.
How rare is Lea?
Lea is uncommon among babies today, with 321 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 45.9% from its 1970 peak.
How old is the typical Lea?
The median age of a living American named Lea is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 54 years old.
Is Lea still popular?
Yes. Lea is holding steady, with 321 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lea most common?
Lea has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19702025
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
45.9%
2025
321
All-time
33,848