Leslie
Leslie is a Scottish name derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'gray fortress.' Originally a surname from Aberdeenshire, it became a popular given name for both boys and girls, though it was traditionally male.
Current Popularity
#3016 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Now more commonly used for girls in the US, but remains a distinguished male name
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a refined, vintage charm with Scottish heritage
- •The spelling 'Leslie' is traditional for males, while 'Lesley' is often used for females
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
112,958
Total births since 1880
1952
Peak year
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