Total births
125
Boys' name · since 1973
Lekeith
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 125 babies named Lekeith, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 125
- total births
- 1973–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
125 boys have been named Lekeith since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lekeith recorded 125 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1994.
- 125 total births
- 1973–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
125 boys have been named Lekeith since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 125
- total births
- 1973–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Lekeith was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
15 babies were named Lekeith in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Lekeith's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lekeith splits its recorded history at 1982: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lekeith at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Lekeith popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1994
- Peak year (1979)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Lekeith by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lekeith's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Lekeith births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
56 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 56 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lekeith? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 125 babies named Lekeith. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 15 births.
When was Lekeith most popular? ▼
Lekeith was most popular in the 1970s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Lekeith been used? ▼
Records for Lekeith go back to 1973, giving 22 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Lekeith? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lekendrick, Lekai, Lekendric, Lekhi. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lekeith's data
- Lekeith's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 1990s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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.
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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, 1973–1994 (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. "Lekeith: Baby Name Since 1973 - 125 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lekeith. 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 Lekeith 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.