Total births
367
Unisex name · since 1900
Leotha
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Leotha, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1900–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
367 girls have been named Leotha since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Leotha recorded 367 times among girls since 1900, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1964.
- 367 total births
- 1900–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
367 girls have been named Leotha since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 367
- total births
- 1900–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Leotha was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
16 babies were named Leotha in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Leotha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Leotha splits its recorded history at 1928: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Leotha at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Leotha popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1964
- Peak year (1919)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Leotha popularity over time - boys
119 total births recorded since 1920 (Leotha as boys' name)
Leotha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leotha's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Leotha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
79 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
78 births
- 1940s
1940s
52 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (31% of all-time use).
Leotha by state
Where Leotha concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 63 | 17.2% |
Louisiana share of Leotha's total US births 17.2%
63 of 367 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leotha? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 367 babies named Leotha. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 16 births.
When was Leotha most popular? ▼
Leotha was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Leotha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leotha are Louisiana (63 births).
Is Leotha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Leotha is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 367 births, and as a boy's name it has 119 births.
How long has the name Leotha been used? ▼
Leotha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 65 years of data through 1964.
What names are similar to Leotha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leona, Leola, Leora, Leota, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leotha's data
- Leotha's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Leothas (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Leotha
Nearby Names Like Leotha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leotha
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Leora Girl
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Leota Girl
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Leonora Girl
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Compare Leotha side by side: Leotha vs Leona Leotha vs Leola Leotha vs Leora
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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, 1900–1964 (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. "Leotha: Baby Name Since 1900 - 367 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leotha. 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 Leotha 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.