Total births
517
Girls' name · since 1960
Leshia
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 517 babies named Leshia, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 517
- total births
- 1960–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Leshia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 517 have been recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Leshia recorded 517 times among girls since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1992.
- 517 total births
- 1960–1992 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
517 girls have been named Leshia since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1992.
- 517
- total births
- 1960–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Leshia was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
76 babies were named Leshia in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Leshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leshia's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leshia at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Leshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1992
- Peak year (1960)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Leshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Leshia's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Leshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
348 births
- 1970s 91
1970s
91 births
- 1980s 71
1980s
71 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 348 births (67% of all-time use).
How Leshia 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 Leshia's total volume
Leshia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Leshia by state
Where Leshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 36 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 22 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 21 | 4.1% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 13 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 2.1% |
Kentucky share of Leshia's total US births 7.0%
Even split
36 of 517 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leshia? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 517 babies named Leshia. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 76 births.
When was Leshia most popular? ▼
Leshia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Leshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leshia are Kentucky (36 births), Virginia (22 births), Alabama (21 births).
How long has the name Leshia been used? ▼
Leshia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 33 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Leshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leslie, Lesley, Lesly, Lessie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leshia's data
- Leshia's decade-level peak was the 1960s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Leshias (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Leshia
Nearby Names Like Leshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leshia
Leslie Girl
#605 270,429 births
Lesley Girl
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Lesly Girl
#1100 15,281 births
Lessie Girl
14,073 births
Lesa Girl
11,409 births
Compare Leshia side by side: Leshia vs Leslie Leshia vs Lesley Leshia vs Lesly
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1960–1992 (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. "Leshia: Baby Name Since 1960 - 517 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leshia. 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 Leshia 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 June 2026.