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Lekendric

A unique name with possible French or Latin origins, meaning unknown.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lekendric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lekendric today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lekendric births was 1991 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lekendric. 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 Lekendric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

1991

5 babies that year

Average age

34

years old

1991 SSA rank

#9,044

Tracked since 1991

Popularity

Lekendric: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Lekendric 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 Lekendric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Lekendric

The name Lekendric is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Phoenician civilization, which thrived in the Mediterranean region around 1200 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Phoenician root word "leked," which translates to "wise" or "learned."

Lekendric gained prominence during the reign of the Phoenician city-state of Tyre, where it was frequently bestowed upon scholars and philosophers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Phoenician inscriptions etched onto the temple walls of Byblos, an ancient city located in modern-day Lebanon.

As the Phoenician culture spread throughout the Mediterranean, the name Lekendric traveled with them. It surfaced in various ancient texts and inscriptions, including the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who documented the Phoenician trade routes and their cultural influence.

During the Hellenistic period, the name Lekendric underwent a slight transformation and was adopted by the Greeks as "Lekandros." This variant can be found in several ancient Greek plays and poems, notably in the works of the tragic playwright Aeschylus.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Lekendric was a Phoenician philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. His teachings and writings, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded by his contemporaries and are referenced in the works of Aristotle.

In the 3rd century BCE, a Phoenician merchant named Lekendric embarked on a legendary voyage, establishing trade routes that stretched from the Mediterranean to the Indian subcontinent. His journey is documented in the ancient Punic inscriptions discovered in modern-day Tunisia.

Another notable figure was Lekendric of Carthage, a renowned military commander who played a pivotal role in the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE. His strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership were celebrated by both Carthaginian and Roman historians of the time.

During the Roman era, the name Lekendric was Latinized to "Lecandrus" and gained popularity among the upper echelons of Roman society. One such individual was Lecandrus Aurelius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE and was known for his extensive writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the Byzantine era, the name Lekendric resurfaced as "Lekandrinos," and was borne by several prominent scholars and theologians. One noteworthy figure was Lekandrinos of Constantinople, a 6th-century scholar renowned for his vast knowledge of ancient Greek literature and philosophy.

Throughout its long and storied history, the name Lekendric has been carried by scholars, merchants, military leaders, and philosophers, reflecting its deep roots in wisdom, learning, and intellectual pursuits. Although it has undergone various transformations and adaptations across cultures and eras, the name continues to captivate and intrigue those who appreciate its rich linguistic heritage.

People

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FAQ

Lekendric: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lekendric?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lekendric 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 Lekendric a common name?

We classify Lekendric 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 Lekendric most popular?

The single biggest year for Lekendric was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lekendric is about 34 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 Lekendric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Lekendric a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lekendric 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 Lekendric still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Lekendric 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 Lekendric 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 common is the name Lekendric?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Lekendric at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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