Boy · #4,239 in 2026

Leck

Name: Popularity of the name Leck in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Leck, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,239

Peak Rank

#3,177 (1916)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1923

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#3177

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Leck

Leck first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 7 Lecks were born — ranking #3,177 that year. As of 2026, Leck ranks #4,239 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Lecks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Leck

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

Lech
Lek
Luck
Lick
Lic
Lik
Luk
Lec
Liq
Lucke
Luq
Lake

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leck

What does the name Leck mean?

Leck is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Leck in 2026?

In 2026, Leck ranks #4,239 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Leck most popular?

Leck reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #3,177 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Leck a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Leck is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Leck?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Leck include Chick, Ingolf, Othie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Leck

Leck is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Leck's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #3,177. Use the chart and map above to compare Leck'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.