746births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · Belgium
#14942United States 2025
Lei is a girl name family recorded 746 times in 5 countries since 1937. It ranks highest today in the United States (#14942 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2015, at 5.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lei
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lei | English | 683 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1962 | ▼ 6 % |
| Lei | English | 43 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1987 | – |
| Lei | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2005 | – |
| Lei | English | 5 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2015 | – |
| Lei | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
Questions about Lei
How popular is the name Lei?
In 2025 it ranked #14942 in the United States. Official registers record 746 births across 5 countries.
When was Lei most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2015, at 5.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lei a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lei is a girl name.