Lei Name Popularity and Statistics
Lei is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lei?
Lei is spelled L-E-I. The name has 3 letters.
Lei Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 351 places to #14,942 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lei Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1990 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2006 | Girls | 7 | #13,606 |
| 2005 | Girls | 11 | #9,452 |
| 2004 | Girls | 9 | #10,690 |
| 2002 | Girls | 11 | #8,837 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Girls | 7 | #12,056 |
| 2000 | Girls | 10 | #9,163 |
| 1999 | Girls | 7 | #11,385 |
| 1995 | Girls | 9 | #8,766 |
| 1994 | Girls | 5 | #13,430 |
| 1993 | Girls | 5 | #13,442 |
| 1991 | Girls | 6 | #11,509 |
| 1990 | Girls | 11 | #7,303 |
When Was Lei Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #2,414
1960 · Girls
25 recorded births
National rank #2,369
1956 · Girls
23 recorded births
National rank #2,321
1969 · Girls
19 recorded births
National rank #3,102
Where Lei Ranked Highest in 1980
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #286 | 5 |