Lecory
A female name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lecory. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lecory today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lecory births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lecory. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lecory. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,864
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Lecory: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lecory by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lecory during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lecory
The given name Lecory has its origins tracing back to the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day France and the British Isles. Its roots can be found in the old Gaulish language, a branch of the Celtic linguistic family. The name is believed to be derived from the words "les" meaning "meadow" and "cor" meaning "heart" or "center," suggesting a connection to the lush, verdant landscapes once cherished by these tribal communities.
Lecory's linguistic lineage can also be linked to the Old Irish word "leccaird," which translates to "bard" or "poet." This connection hints at the name's potential associations with the rich oral tradition and storytelling culture that thrived among the ancient Celtic peoples.
Historical records mentioning the name Lecory are scarce, as many of the ancient Celtic languages were predominantly oral and not extensively documented in written form. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lecory dates back to the 6th century AD. Lecory of Leinster (c. 520 - 590) was an Irish monk and scholar renowned for his extensive knowledge of ancient Celtic traditions and literature.
In the 12th century, Lecory de Gournay (c. 1140 - 1210) was a prominent French knight and landowner who played a significant role in the Third Crusade under the command of Richard the Lionheart.
During the Renaissance period, Lecory de Montfort (1488 - 1562) was a French poet and philosopher whose works explored the intersection of Celtic mysticism and humanist thought.
In the 19th century, Lecory MacNeill (1820 - 1887) was a Scottish historian and linguist who dedicated his life to preserving and studying the ancient Celtic languages and traditions of the British Isles.
More recently, Lecory Delacroix (1902 - 1978) was a French artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings that drew inspiration from Celtic symbolism and mythology.
While the name Lecory may not be as widely known or popular today, its historical roots provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Celtic peoples and their enduring influence on language and tradition.
People
Lecory + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lecory as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lecory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lecory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lecory going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lecory a common name?
We classify Lecory as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lecory most popular?
The single biggest year for Lecory was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lecory is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lecory in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lecory a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lecory in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lecory still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lecory in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lecory can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Lecory as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.