Leda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leda is a Greek name meaning 'woman' or 'wife,' with its roots in ancient Greek mythology. It has evolved through language changes from Lēda in Ancient Greek to its modern form. The name is associated with grace and beauty, and while it is not widely used today, it carries a timeless quality. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Leda is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1012th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1352nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1707th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3352nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6133rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9630th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6864th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leda"
Pronunciation
/ˈliːdə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Leda derives from the ancient Greek word 'lēda,' which is associated with the meaning 'woman' or 'wife.' In Greek mythology, Leda was the mother of Helen of Troy.
Meaning
woman, wife
Language Evolution
Lēda (Ancient Greek), Leda (Latin), Leda (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Leda has been used since ancient times, particularly in Greek mythology, where it gained prominence due to the myth of Leda and the swan, and it has remained recognized in various cultural contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Ledah, Lede, Leeda
Modern Popularity & Image
Leda is less commonly used as a given name today, but it is often associated with grace and beauty due to its mythological roots. It has a classic and timeless quality.
Famous People
Leda de Rojas, a notable figure in the arts, Leda S. Hager, an influential educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leda"
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 "Leda"
"Leda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1012th of 9107 | 928 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1352nd of 9204 | 591 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1707th of 12526 | 723 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3352nd of 19264 | 316 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6133rd of 27321 | 207 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9630th of 35406 | 168 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6864th of 30306 | 206 |
Regional Popularity of "Leda" 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 (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
80.37% 1138th/1416 |
55.69% 768th/1379 |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
70.89% 1103rd/1556 |
95.75% 2253rd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
70.95% 1724th/2430 |
75.36% 2150th/2853 |
77.01% 2137th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
- |
70.43% 2848th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leda" 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.