How Many People Are Named Lesley?

39,070

people in the United States are named Lesley

1 in 8,574 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1274

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0117%

Of US population

Peak Year

1980

981 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

Variant of LESLIE.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
87.7%
Male
12.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 47.7 years old

Young (<30) 8,806
22.5%
Adult (30–60) 21,193
54.2%
Senior (>60) 9,071
23.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5,168
Texas 3,723
New York 2,541
Illinois 1,662
Ohio 1,396
Michigan 1,138
Pennsylvania 1,086
Florida 1,024
New Jersey 957
Massachusetts 924

💡 Fun Facts About "Lesley"

  • 36 babies were named Lesley in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1980
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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