Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lesly is a name of Scottish origin, meaning 'garden of hollies.' It evolved from the surname Leslie, which is linked to a Scottish place name. The name is characterized by its modern and trendy appeal, with variants like Leslie and Leslea. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name, and it gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛzli/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Lesly is derived from the Scottish surname 'Leslie', which comes from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Meaning
Garden of hollies
Language Evolution
Leslie, Lesly, Leslie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the surname Leslie.
Variants & Derivatives
Leslie, Leslea, Lesleigh
Modern Popularity & Image
Lesly is viewed as a modern, trendy name with a fresh and youthful image.
Famous People
Lesly Brown, Lesly Kahn, Lesly McKenzie
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 847 peak births in 2003
Geographic Spread
Popular across 38 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4965th of 7545 | 33 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3729th of 7552 | 85 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3737th of 10718 | 122 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4450th of 16616 | 172 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9981st of 24088 | 86 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5416th of 9204 | 43 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2571st of 12526 | 367 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2809th of 19264 | 414 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1501st of 27321 | 1,546 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 466th of 35406 | 10,319 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1198th of 30306 | 2,442 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.38% 1476th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
47.22% 2113th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
84.49% 2053rd/2430 |
- |
75.53% 2096th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
70.43% 2848th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.01% 2101st/3685 |
33.97% 1520th/4475 |
27.01% 1403rd/5194 |
14.86% 939th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.29% 792nd/4582 |
12.53% 647th/5164 |
6.45% 472nd/7313 |
4.22% 315th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.27% 1724th/3984 |
25.09% 1126th/4487 |
16.56% 1130th/6822 |
16.68% 1047th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4965th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3729th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3737th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4450th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9981st out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5416th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2571st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2809th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1501st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 466th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1198th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.