girl's name
Lesbia
LEZ-bee-uh (English)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 55
Lesbia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 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.
- Lesbia is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in 1948, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lesbia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Lesbia?
In 1986, Lesbia 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 Lesbia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lesbia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lesbia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lesbia
- English LEZ-bee-uh
Sibling Names for Lesbia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lesbia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lesbia
How popular is the name Lesbia?
In 1986, Lesbia 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 Lesbia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lesbia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lesbia?
Lesbia has 3 syllables.
When was Lesbia most popular?
Lesbia peaked in 1948, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.