Leidy
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Leidy since 1974 — 871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leidy
Leidy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,834 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 871 American babies have been named Leidy. Its peak came in 2006, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leidy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leidy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,834 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,619 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,485 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,566 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,558 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,413 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,849 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,091 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,537 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,443 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,932 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,905 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,586 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,758 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,052 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,457 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,431 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,976 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,102 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,291 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,324 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,015 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,886 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,369 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,210 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,246 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,111 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leidy mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Leidy in 2025?
Leidy ranked #5,834 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leidy?
871 babies have been named Leidy in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leidy most popular?
Leidy peaked in 2006, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Leidy a boy or girl name?
Leidy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leidy rising or falling?
Leidy has been roughly stable over the past decade.