How Many People Are Named Leslie?
382,987
people in the United States are named Leslie
1 in 874 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#186
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1143%
Of US population
Peak Year
1957
8,199 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LEZ-lee, LES-lee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a Scottish surname which was derived from a Scottish place name, probably derived from Gaelic leas celyn meaning "garden of holly". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. In America it was more common as a feminine name after the 1940s.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 57.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
49,949
Texas
34,758
New York
26,479
Illinois
18,917
Ohio
15,032
Pennsylvania
14,730
Michigan
12,298
Florida
10,111
North Carolina
9,870
New Jersey
8,835
💡 Fun Facts About "Leslie"
- 536 babies were named Leslie in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1957
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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