Lestat
Pronunciation: [ l-EHST-at ]
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Lestat first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 514 babies have been named Lestat in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lestat is past its peak , currently ranked #9,109 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,109
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Lestat
Lestat is a boy name .
Lestat is currently ranked #9,109 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lestat include Les, Lest, Lesty, Lestie, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lestat include Lester . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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