unisex name
Leaster
LEES-ter (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 57
Leaster is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 70% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1929 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Leaster Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 46 |
How Popular Is Leaster?
In 1929, Leaster was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leaster
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leaster Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leaster over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leaster
- English LEES-ter
Sibling Names for Leaster
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leaster — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leaster
How popular is the name Leaster?
In 1929, Leaster was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leaster a girl's or a boy's name?
Leaster is used for both girls and boys. About 70% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Leaster?
Leaster has 2 syllables.
When was Leaster most popular?
Leaster peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.