Holding steady.
Popularity of Lesta since 1883
Babies named Lesta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1938, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lesta's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 66 |
| 1900s | 56 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lesta is a rare and largely forgotten name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1883, its peak year with the highest recorded usage. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at very low numbers, with no significant revival in modern times. The name has not consistently ranked in Social Security data, reflecting its status as an obscure choice. Its top states of usage are unknown, further underscoring its limited geographic spread. While some might see Lesta as a variant of Leta or a feminine form of Lester, no definitive etymology has been established, making it a name shrouded in uncertainty.
Lesta is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Leta, which itself is a short form of names ending in -leta or a respelling of Leda. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Lester, an English surname meaning 'from Leicester' or 'camp of the legions.' The name appears sporadically in U.S. records from the late 19th century, with its peak usage in 1883 when it was first recorded.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Les
Sibling names for Lesta
Names that share Lesta's style, for a brother or sister.
