Leda comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Lady, gladness.
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How popular is Leda?
1920peak year
At its height in 1920, Leda reached #934 nationally — 61 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1920s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Leda is a rare name in U.S. records with about 19 babies named Leda each year. Leda's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 3,436 babies have been registered as Leda since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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