Leslie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the gray fortress in the holly.
Leslie as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4173
- Peak
- #81 in 1895
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leslie Means
Leslie is a boy name of English origin. A child from the gray fortress in the holly.
How Popular Leslie Is
Leslie currently ranks #4173 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #81 in 1895. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Leslie
- Leslie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #81 in 1895.
- Leslie is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Leslie has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Leslie is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Leslie as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4173
- Peak
- #81 in 1895
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leslie Means
Leslie is a unisex name of Scottish Gaelic origin. From the holly garden, graceful and enduring.
How Popular Leslie Is
Leslie currently ranks #4173 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #81 in 1895. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Leslie
- Leslie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #81 in 1895.
- Leslie is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Leslie has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Leslie
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leslie
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leslie.
Questions About Leslie
What does Leslie mean?
Leslie is a boy name of English origin. A child from the gray fortress in the holly.
How popular is Leslie?
Leslie currently ranks #4173 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #81 in 1895. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Leslie come from?
Leslie comes from English roots. Leslie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #81 in 1895.
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