Holding steady.
Popularity of Lestine since 1923
Babies named Lestine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lestine's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lestine is an exceedingly rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1923, its peak year, with a rank of null and a 1-in-N value also null, indicating fewer than five births. The name has remained stable in its extreme rarity ever since, never achieving wider popularity. Its top states count is zero, meaning it did not appear in enough births to register in any state's data. Lestine likely emerged as a creative variant of the surname Lester or as a feminine form influenced by names like Christine. While its exact etymology is uncertain, its vintage charm places it squarely in the 1920s naming trends, without any signs of a revival. This name is a true rarity, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unique.
Lestine first appeared in U.S. records in the 1920s, likely as a feminine variant of the English surname Lester, which derives from a place name meaning 'from Leicester.' It may also have been influenced by other -ine ending names like Christine or Ernestine, but its precise derivation is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Les, Tina
Sibling names for Lestine
Names that share Lestine's style, for a brother or sister.
