Girl · 466th of 35,406
Lesly
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
15,635
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2003
Peak Popularity Year
847
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Lesly stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
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
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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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
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 10 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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
Full popularity table across American generations 12 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |