Status or state; possibly an anagram of L'etat
Lestat is a literary name created by author Anne Rice for her protagonist in The Vampire Chronicles. While often thought to be a variation of an old French surname, Rice has stated she intended it to be a unique name, possibly derived from an anagram of 'L'etat' (the state). It carries a mysterious and gothic aura due to its pop culture associations.
About 14 boys were named Lestat in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The charismatic anti-hero and vampire protagonist · The Vampire Chronicles
