Lea
Lea is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Weary, delicate, or meadow.
Origin and history
Lea is a name of Hebrew origin, historically used as a variant of Leah or as a masculine name in various European traditions such as Scandinavian or French. In the United States, it is overwhelmingly used for females, though it has occasionally been registered as a male given name. It carries meanings associated with weary, meadow, or delicate depending on the etymological root.
Popularity in the United States
620 babies in the United States have been named Lea since 1880. It ranks #4056 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 141 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 74 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lea is a common spelling variant of Leah used in German, Scandinavian, and Romance language regions.
- While predominant for females, historically over 600 boys in the U.S. have been named Lea.