Boy · #3,257 in 2026

Less

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

Current Rank

#3,257

Peak Rank

#2,224 (1923)

Total Babies

281

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1957

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#2224

Peak Rank

281

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Less

Less first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 14 Lesss were born — ranking #2,224 that year. As of 2026, Less ranks #3,257 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 281 Lesss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Less

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

Les
Lesse
Lis
Liss
Lus
Luss
Lyss
Lisse
Loose
Loss
Lace
Lass

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Less

What does the name Less mean?

Less is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Less in 2026?

In 2026, Less ranks #3,257 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Less most popular?

Less reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,224 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Less a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Less?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Less include Flora, Caswell, Esley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Less

Less is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 281 births in the dataset. Less's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Less'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.