Girl nameCurrently #14,453 in the USSteady
Leota
//ˈlɛtə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19185 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leota'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.
Leota's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leota |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 30 |
| 1881 | 24 |
| 1882 | 21 |
| 1883 | 25 |
| 1884 | 39 |
| 1885 | 42 |
| 1886 | 39 |
| 1887 | 43 |
| 1888 | 56 |
| 1889 | 51 |
| 1890 | 58 |
| 1891 | 59 |
| 1892 | 71 |
| 1893 | 71 |
| 1894 | 60 |
| 1895 | 66 |
| 1896 | 96 |
| 1897 | 71 |
| 1898 | 99 |
| 1899 | 77 |
| 1900 | 99 |
| 1901 | 74 |
| 1902 | 74 |
| 1903 | 82 |
| 1904 | 108 |
| 1905 | 95 |
| 1906 | 87 |
| 1907 | 79 |
| 1908 | 99 |
| 1909 | 99 |
| 1910 | 108 |
| 1911 | 121 |
| 1912 | 156 |
| 1913 | 207 |
| 1914 | 249 |
| 1915 | 312 |
| 1916 | 341 |
| 1917 | 314 |
| 1918 | 359 |
| 1919 | 311 |
| 1920 | 340 |
| 1921 | 340 |
| 1922 | 281 |
| 1923 | 266 |
| 1924 | 309 |
| 1925 | 281 |
| 1926 | 244 |
| 1927 | 240 |
| 1928 | 225 |
| 1929 | 205 |
| 1930 | 201 |
| 1931 | 193 |
| 1932 | 190 |
| 1933 | 164 |
| 1934 | 153 |
| 1935 | 136 |
| 1936 | 157 |
| 1937 | 162 |
| 1938 | 140 |
| 1939 | 126 |
| 1940 | 133 |
| 1941 | 117 |
| 1942 | 96 |
| 1943 | 104 |
| 1944 | 87 |
| 1945 | 74 |
| 1946 | 82 |
| 1947 | 74 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 52 |
| 1950 | 63 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1953 | 51 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Leota through the decades
- Leota peaked in 1918, when 359 babies were named Leota in the US.
- The 1920s were Leota's strongest decade, averaging 273 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Leota has risen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Leota currently ranks #14,453 in the US and is holding steady.