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Origin & history of Leda1
Greek roots
Leda comes from Greek mythology, where Leda was a queen of Sparta and the mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, and the twin warriors Castor and Pollux. The name possibly derives from a Lycian word meaning lady or wife, or from a root meaning gladness. As an American given name, Leda was particularly popular in the early twentieth century, peaking in 1920 alongside other short, vowel-rich classical feminine names like Ila, Ada, and Ena.
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Root name
The root form of Leda is
Leda — meaning Lady, gladness.
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Modern usage
Leda remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Leda?
1920
peak 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 registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
61
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #934)
(ranked #934)
19
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
190
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,436
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Leda4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
🏗️Builder
📋Organised
💪Hardworking
🎯Detail-oriented
L3
E5
D4
A1
Sum: 13 → Life path 4
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Personality of Leda🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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