Etymology: Cf. Lay (n.)that which is laid), 4
What does the name Lea mean? Find out below.
Etymology: Cf. Lay (n.)that which is laid), 4
Etymology: OE. ley lay, As. leáh leá; akin to Prov. G. lon bog, morass, grove, and perh. to L. lucus grove, E. light (n.)
Lea was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, German, Hawaiian, Norwegian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish
Her ongoing career started in 1995. Lea was given the name Lea Michele Sarfati on August 29th, 1986 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Léa Seydoux is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Léa was given the name Léa Hélène Seydoux-Fornier de Clausonne on July 1st, 1985 in Paris, France.
She has been prominent since 1982. Lea was given the name Lea Katherine Thompson on May 31st, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Lea Salonga is a pop music, music of the philippines, contemporary r&b, and musical theatre singing and actor. She was most active from 1978 to present. Lea was given the name MarÃa Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga on February 22nd, 1971 in Manila. Lea is also known as Lea Salonga-Chien.
Lea DeLaria is a comedian, actress, jazz musician, and jazz. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Lea was born on May 23rd, 1958 in Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Their ongoing career started in 1982.
Nicholas Lea is an actor. He was most active from 1989 to present. Nicholas was given the name Nicholas Christopher Herbert on June 22nd, 1962 in New Westminster.
Jim Lea is a musician. He plays Gibson EB-3 and John Birch (luthier). He has been prominent since 1966. Jim was given the name James Whild Lea on June 14th, 1949 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
Margaret was given the name Margaret Moffette Lea on April 11th, 1819 in Marion, Alabama. She left this life on December 3rd, 1867.
Larry Lea is a minister (christianity) and preacher. Larry was given the name Harold Lawrence Lea on January 30th, 1951 in Texas.
Princess Léa is royalty. Princess was born on December 2nd, 1951 in Brussels, Belgium.
The Lord Herbert of Lea was an office holder. The was born on September 16th, 1810. He left this life on August 2nd, 1861.
Year | Total Babies Born | Girls Born | Boys Born |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
1881 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
1882 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
1883 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
1884 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
1885 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
1886 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
1887 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
1888 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
1889 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
1890 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
1891 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
1892 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
1893 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
1894 | 32 | 27 | 5 |
1895 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
1896 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
1897 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
1898 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
1899 | 24 | 19 | 5 |
1900 | 37 | 29 | 8 |
1901 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
1902 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
1903 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
1904 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
1905 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
1906 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
1907 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
1908 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
1909 | 32 | 27 | 5 |
1910 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
1911 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
1912 | 50 | 45 | 5 |
1913 | 54 | 43 | 11 |
1914 | 62 | 56 | 6 |
1915 | 63 | 58 | 5 |
1916 | 94 | 80 | 14 |
1917 | 73 | 65 | 8 |
1918 | 112 | 93 | 19 |
1919 | 91 | 76 | 15 |
1920 | 74 | 62 | 12 |
1921 | 75 | 64 | 11 |
1922 | 93 | 82 | 11 |
1923 | 84 | 66 | 18 |
1924 | 74 | 61 | 13 |
1925 | 80 | 59 | 21 |
1926 | 88 | 67 | 21 |
1927 | 81 | 69 | 12 |
1928 | 82 | 73 | 9 |
1929 | 73 | 60 | 13 |
1930 | 87 | 76 | 11 |
1931 | 87 | 71 | 16 |
1932 | 61 | 53 | 8 |
1933 | 79 | 65 | 14 |
1934 | 81 | 70 | 11 |
1935 | 68 | 62 | 6 |
1936 | 68 | 59 | 9 |
1937 | 84 | 78 | 6 |
1938 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
1939 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
1940 | 83 | 77 | 6 |
1941 | 107 | 97 | 10 |
1942 | 105 | 96 | 9 |
1943 | 106 | 92 | 14 |
1944 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
1945 | 102 | 95 | 7 |
1946 | 129 | 122 | 7 |
1947 | 161 | 153 | 8 |
1948 | 158 | 153 | 5 |
1949 | 139 | 131 | 8 |
1950 | 158 | 149 | 9 |
1951 | 179 | 171 | 8 |
1952 | 219 | 210 | 9 |
1953 | 198 | 192 | 6 |
1954 | 243 | 243 | 0 |
1955 | 343 | 338 | 5 |
1956 | 391 | 382 | 9 |
1957 | 348 | 342 | 6 |
1958 | 455 | 446 | 9 |
1959 | 417 | 417 | 0 |
1960 | 379 | 374 | 5 |
1961 | 408 | 402 | 6 |
1962 | 425 | 419 | 6 |
1963 | 457 | 450 | 7 |
1964 | 415 | 403 | 12 |
1965 | 448 | 442 | 6 |
1966 | 465 | 465 | 0 |
1967 | 526 | 519 | 7 |
1968 | 497 | 491 | 6 |
1969 | 533 | 527 | 6 |
1970 | 600 | 593 | 7 |
1971 | 540 | 535 | 5 |
1972 | 445 | 445 | 0 |
1973 | 423 | 423 | 0 |
1974 | 459 | 449 | 10 |
1975 | 410 | 403 | 7 |
1976 | 349 | 349 | 0 |
1977 | 398 | 398 | 0 |
1978 | 393 | 386 | 7 |
1979 | 477 | 471 | 6 |
1980 | 464 | 464 | 0 |
1981 | 470 | 465 | 5 |
1982 | 391 | 384 | 7 |
1983 | 357 | 349 | 8 |
1984 | 409 | 404 | 5 |
1985 | 382 | 377 | 5 |
1986 | 345 | 345 | 0 |
1987 | 357 | 357 | 0 |
1988 | 408 | 401 | 7 |
1989 | 400 | 395 | 5 |
1990 | 466 | 466 | 0 |
1991 | 389 | 389 | 0 |
1992 | 357 | 357 | 0 |
1993 | 402 | 402 | 0 |
1994 | 378 | 378 | 0 |
1995 | 332 | 332 | 0 |
1996 | 408 | 408 | 0 |
1997 | 367 | 367 | 0 |
1998 | 365 | 365 | 0 |
1999 | 364 | 364 | 0 |
2000 | 367 | 367 | 0 |
2001 | 363 | 363 | 0 |
2002 | 382 | 382 | 0 |
2003 | 396 | 396 | 0 |
2004 | 445 | 445 | 0 |
2005 | 473 | 473 | 0 |
2006 | 481 | 481 | 0 |
2007 | 432 | 432 | 0 |
2008 | 479 | 479 | 0 |
2009 | 431 | 431 | 0 |
2010 | 513 | 513 | 0 |
2011 | 525 | 525 | 0 |
2012 | 470 | 470 | 0 |
2013 | 473 | 473 | 0 |
2014 | 415 | 415 | 0 |
2015 | 380 | 380 | 0 |
2016 | 420 | 420 | 0 |
2017 | 335 | 335 | 0 |
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The map shows the relative popularity of the name Lea as a first name in each of the states. See other popular names in Hawaii, Oklahoma, or Massachusetts.
The map shows the absolute popularity of the name Lea as a last name in each of the states. See other popular names in North Carolina, California, or Louisiana.
Ethnicity | Lea | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
â–ˆ | White | 72.43% | 64.26% |
â–ˆ | African American | 16.38% | 11.96% |
â–ˆ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.65% | 4.85% |
â–ˆ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.93% | 0.69% |
â–ˆ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.33% | 1.76% |
â–ˆ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.28% | 16.26% |
People with the last name Lea are most frequently White or African American