Unisex · #4,570 in 2026

Leaster

Current Rank
#4,570
Peak Rank
#3,957 (1920)
Total Babies
40
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,957 (40 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,357 (17 total)
👧As Girl Name
1918
First Year
1929
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#3957
Peak Rank
40
Total Count
7
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1928
Last Year
1928
Peak Year
#3357
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Leaster

As a girl name

Leaster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 7 Leasters were born — ranking #3,957 that year. As of 2026, Leaster ranks #4,570 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Leasters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Leaster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 7 Leasters were born — ranking #3,357 that year. As of 2026, Leaster ranks #3,357 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Leasters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Leaster

Phonetically similar names — useful when Leaster is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leaster

What does the name Leaster mean?
Leaster is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Leaster in 2026?
In 2026, Leaster ranks #4,570 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Leaster most popular?
Leaster reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,957 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Leaster a unisex name?
Yes — Leaster is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 70% of Leasters assigned female and 30% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Leaster?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leaster include Manervia, Marilda, Perlina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leaster

Leaster is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Leaster's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,957. Use the chart and map above to compare Leaster's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.