Leah
Peaked at #24 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Leah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#24
in 2010
Current rank
#53
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Leah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #24 nationally with 6,543 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #35 (2014) to #53 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Leah ranks #53 nationally for girls, with 3,969 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #53 | 3,969 |
| 2023 | #53 | 3,973 |
| 2022 | #52 | 4,193 |
| 2021 | #46 | 4,474 |
| 2020 | #45 | 4,527 |
| 2019 | #43 | 4,780 |
| 2018 | #41 | 5,036 |
| 2017 | #40 | 5,200 |
Leah — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2480
in 1982
Last ranked
#11708
in 2022
Years tracked
50
1962–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1962, Leah reached its peak popularity for boys in 1982, ranking #2480 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Leah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #11708.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #11,708 | 6 |
| 2020 | #7,851 | 10 |
| 2019 | #8,603 | 9 |
| 2018 | #8,555 | 9 |
| 2017 | #8,547 | 9 |
| 2016 | #11,580 | 6 |
| 2014 | #9,278 | 8 |
| 2013 | #13,267 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Leah most popular?
Leah was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #24 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leah?
At least 253,034 babies have been recorded with the name Leah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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