Le

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How to Pronounce Le

Pronounced LAY /ˈleɪ/Medium

Meaning: Le represents the Vietnamese Lê, one of the most common Vietnamese surnames (borne by the Lê dynasty) and also used as a given name. In the U.S. record it belongs largely to the post-1975 Vietnamese-American community; it is a genuine name, not a fragment.Low

In 30 seconds: Le is the Vietnamese Lê — a very common surname and given name — carried to America by Vietnamese families (said 'LAY').

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningLe represents the Vietnamese Lê, one of the most common Vietnamese surnames (borne by the Lê dynasty) and also used as a given name. In the U.S. record it belongs largely to the post-1975 Vietnamese-American community; it is a genuine name, not a fragment.

U.S. rank (2006)#16261 ↗ Rising

2006 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 878

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Le stands for the Vietnamese Lê, a name of great weight in Vietnam as both a leading surname and a personal name. Its appearance in the American record grows with the Vietnamese families who resettled in the United States from the mid-1970s onward.

As a recorded U.S. given name it stayed rare, with a faint high point around 1982. It is a real Vietnamese name rather than a fragment, borne by a modest but genuine cohort.

Did you know? The Lê dynasty was the longest-ruling royal house in Vietnamese history; the name Lê is to Vietnam somewhat as Smith or Nguyen is elsewhere — deeply common and deeply rooted.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Le — Vietnamese Lê; surname and given name; post-1975 cohort

Variations

LêLeh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Le mean?

Le represents the Vietnamese name Lê, a very common surname that is also used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Le?

It's said LAY /ˈleɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Le a boy or girl name?

Le appears here as a girl's name, from the Vietnamese Lê.

How popular is Le?

Le has always been rare as a recorded U.S. given name, most seen among Vietnamese-American families.