Lei
3 countries#14942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lei was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
683 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #14942 · peaked in 1960 with 25 births
Most common in: Hawaii, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
30 births recorded 2002–2016 · peaked in 2008 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
30 births recorded 2002–2016 · peaked in 2008 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2010–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lei’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #7303 | — |
| 1991 | #11509 | ↓4206 |
| 1993 | #13442 | ↓1933 |
| 1994 | #13430 | ↑12 |
| 1995 | #8766 | ↑4664 |
| 1999 | #11385 | ↓2619 |
| 2000 | #9163 | ↑2222 |
| 2001 | #12056 | ↓2893 |
| 2002 | #8837 | ↑3219 |
| 2004 | #10690 | ↓1853 |
| 2005 | #9452 | ↑1238 |
| 2006 | #13606 | ↓4154 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↓1353 |
| 2013 | #16547 | ↓1588 |
| 2016 | #16215 | ↑332 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↑533 |
| 2020 | #13453 | ↑2229 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↑1256 |
| 2024 | #15293 | ↓3096 |
| 2025 | #14942 | ↑351 |
Frequently asked questions about Lei
Is Lei a popular name?
Yes — Lei currently ranks #14942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lei more common for boys or girls?
Lei is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lei most popular?
Lei peaked in 1960 in United States, with 25 recorded births that year.
Is Lei rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lei’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3434 in 1937 to #14942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lei?
At least 716 babies have been recorded with the name Lei across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lei popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lei appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Lei?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lei include Leala.
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