Lear comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning King; ruler; holder of power..
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How popular is Lear?
1920peak year
The name Lear reached its peak in 1920, with 23 registrations (ranked #1783). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1886, roughly 34 years before its peak. Since then, the name has largely fallen out of use. Across all years on record, approximately 527 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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