Leyda
Every Leyda since 1959 — 395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leyda
Leyda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,498 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 395 American babies have been named Leyda. Its peak came in 2007, when 19 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 Leyda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leyda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,498 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,233 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,817 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,873 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,765 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,519 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,972 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,099 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,400 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,017 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,738 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,379 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,348 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,166 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,291 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,982 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,052 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,201 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,026 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,253 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,211 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,594 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,348 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,205 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,786 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,350 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,892 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,726 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,084 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leyda in 2025?
Leyda ranked #11,498 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leyda?
395 babies have been named Leyda in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leyda most popular?
Leyda peaked in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Leyda a boy or girl name?
Leyda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leyda rising or falling?
Leyda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.