Total births
871
Girls' name · since 1974
Leidy
Leidy has 871 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4601
- among girls today
- 871
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Leidy currently ranks #4601 among girls' names in America, with 871 babies recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Leidy recorded 871 times among girls since 1974, holding rank #4601 nationally today, ahead of 74% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #4601 among girls today
- 871 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Leidy is currently the #4601 girls' name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 871 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4601
- among girls today
- 871
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Leidy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4601
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Leidy was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
50 babies were named Leidy in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Leidy compares
871 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Leidy's all-time total is 128% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Leidy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 871 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Leidy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leidy's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leidy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#4,601
Active since
1974
Leidy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Leidy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Leidy's strongest decade.
308 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Leidy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 120
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
308 births
- 2010s
2010s
279 births
- 2020s
2020s
138 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 308 births (35% of all-time use).
How Leidy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Leidy's total volume
Leidy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Leidy by state
Where Leidy concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 104 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 62 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Leidy's total US births 11.9%
Even split
104 of 871 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leidy? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 871 babies named Leidy. Today it holds rank #4601 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 50 births.
When was Leidy most popular? ▼
Leidy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 308 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Leidy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leidy are California (104 births), Texas (62 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Leidy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Leidy since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Leidy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leilani, Leila, Leigh, Leia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leidy's data
- Leidy's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (308 total births) through the 2020s (138) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Leidys (104 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leidy
Nearby Names Like Leidy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leidy
Leilani Girl
#66 56,466 births
Leila Girl
#267 55,436 births
Leigh Girl
#3405 40,242 births
Leia Girl
#289 18,778 births
Leighton Girl
#397 12,412 births
Compare Leidy side by side: Leidy vs Leilani Leidy vs Leila Leidy vs Leigh
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leidy: #4601 Girls' Name - 871 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leidy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leidy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.