Les Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Les' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1171st out of 1332 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 796th out of 1361 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1150th out of 1399 names. Discover how the name 'Les' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Les"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Les"
"Les" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1171st of 1332 | 165 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 796th of 1361 | 1,560 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1150th of 1399 | 309 |
Regional Popularity of "Les" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Les" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Les"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Les" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.