Total births
79
Girls' name · since 1966
Leisl
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 79 babies named Leisl, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 79
- total births
- 1966–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Leisl is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 79 have been recorded since 1966.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leisl has been recorded 79 times among girls since 1966, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1991.
- 79 total births
- 1966–1991 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
79 girls have been named Leisl since 1966, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1991.
- 79
- total births
- 1966–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Leisl was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
10 babies were named Leisl in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Leisl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leisl splits its recorded history at 1982: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leisl at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Leisl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1991
- Peak year (1966)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Leisl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Leisl's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Leisl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 32 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leisl? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 79 babies named Leisl. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1966, with 10 births.
When was Leisl most popular? ▼
Leisl was most popular in the 1960s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
How long has the name Leisl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Leisl since 1966 -- 26 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Leisl? ▼
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 Leisl's data
- Leisl's decade-level peak was the 1960s (32 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Leisl
Nearby Names Like Leisl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leisl
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 Leisl side by side: Leisl vs Leilani Leisl vs Leila Leisl vs Leigh
Related Names
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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, 1966–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leisl: Baby Name Since 1966 - 79 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leisl. 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 Leisl 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.