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At a Glance: Name: Lestat – Origin: modern coinage (literary) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: luh-STAHT
Lestat is a modern coinage rather than a name with roots in historical or traditional naming traditions — it comes from literature, not from an established word or name. That makes it a distinctive pick for parents drawn to something invented rather than inherited. Social Security data shows it in use from 1995 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Lestat
Origin: modern coinage (literary).
How to Pronounce Lestat
Phonetic: luh-STAHT IPA: /ləˈstɑːt/
Popularity of Lestat
Lestat peaked at #2929 in 2004, when 35 babies were given the name, and has since fallen to #8677 in 2024, with just 9 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1995–2024.
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FAQ
How do you pronounce Lestat?
Lestat is pronounced luh-STAHT (IPA: /ləˈstɑːt/).
Is Lestat a popular name right now?
Lestat peaked at #2929 in 2004 and is ranked #8677 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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