Girls name · California
Lea in California
Lea was the 651st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Lea that year. Since 1918, California families have named 4,190 babies Lea.
Popularity over time
Lea in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 488th |
| 1946 | 13 | 592nd |
| 1959 | 36 | 503rd |
| 1972 | 45 | 480th |
| 1986 | 39 | 682nd |
| 1999 | 42 | 748th |
| 2012 | 78 | 516th |
| 2025 | 48 | 651st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 488th in 1918 to 651st in 2025.
The most babies named Lea in California in a single year was 94, in 2010. Its best showing was 371st among girls names in 1935.
Across the country, Lea reached its best rank of 126th in Colorado (1911). See Lea in every state →
How popular is Lea in California?
Lea was the 651st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Lea that year. Since 1918, California families have named 4,190 babies Lea.
How many babies are named Lea in California?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Lea in California. The most babies named Lea in California in a single year was 94, in 2010.
What is the rank of Lea in California?
Lea ranked 651st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 371st among girls names in 1935.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.