How Many People Are Named Les?

3,469

people in the United States are named Les

1 in 96,569 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5290

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0010%

Of US population

Peak Year

1961

188 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: LES, LEZ
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of LESLIE or LESTER.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.9%
Male
99.1%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 62.3 years old

Young (<30) 236
6.8%
Adult (30–60) 999
28.8%
Senior (>60) 2,234
64.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1900 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 407
Texas 144
New York 112
Washington 105
Illinois 98
Ohio 80
Michigan 74
Minnesota 25
Colorado 22
Missouri 17

💡 Fun Facts About "Les"

  • 5 babies were named Les in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1961
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1900
  • Most popular in California

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