Less
Boy nameLess has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1923.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
281
Peak year
1923 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Less's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #717 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Less — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Less.
Sibling name ideas for Less
Same era and popularity as Less, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Less?
Less has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Less peak?
Less peaked in 1923, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Less a girl or boy name?
Less is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Less are boys).
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