Girl nameCurrently #16,590 in the USSteady
Lei
//ˈleɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19623 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lei's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lei's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lei |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Lei through the decades
- Lei peaked in 1962, when 25 babies were named Lei in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Lei has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lei currently ranks #16,590 in the US and is holding steady.