Lear
Girl nameLear has been given to 527 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
527
Peak year
1920 (23 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
93% girls / 7% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lear — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lear.
Sibling name ideas for Lear
Same era and popularity as Lear, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lear?
Lear has been given to 527 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lear peak?
Lear peaked in 1920, when 23 babies were given the name.
Is Lear a girl or boy name?
Lear is primarily a girl name (93% of babies named Lear are girls).
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