Lias
A unisex name of Greek origin meaning "sun" or "ray of light".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Lias. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lias today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lias births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lias. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lias with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lias. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,384
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Lias: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lias 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 Lias during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lias
The name Lias is thought to have originated from the Greek language, derived from the word "lias," which means "smooth" or "polished." This name has its roots in ancient Greece, dating back to the classical period, around the 5th century BCE.
In Greek mythology, Lias was the name of a minor deity associated with the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil. This association suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals involved in agricultural pursuits or those residing in regions known for their olive groves.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lias can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentions a man named Lias from the city of Chios, an island in the Aegean Sea, known for its rich history and cultural achievements.
In the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Mediterranean region from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Lias appears in several historical records and chronicles. One notable figure was Lias of Antioch, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 5th century CE and was known for his contributions to early Christian theology.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lias gained some recognition in Italy, particularly in the city of Florence. Lias Taddei, born in 1460, was a notable Florentine artist and sculptor who worked on several prominent commissions, including the marble pulpits in the Basilica of Santa Croce.
In the 17th century, Lias Vanden Valcke, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was born in 1630 and spent most of his career in Amsterdam, where he gained recognition for his artistic talents.
Another individual of note was Lias Petropoulos, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. He was born in 1784 and played a significant role in the liberation of several Greek islands from Ottoman control.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Lias, showcasing its longevity and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Lias + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lias 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
Lias: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lias?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lias 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Lias a common name?
We classify Lias as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lias most popular?
The single biggest year for Lias was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lias is about 4 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 Lias in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lias a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lias 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 Lias still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lias 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 Lias 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 are named Lias?
Find out how many Americans are named Lias on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.