Lessie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lessie originates from English and is derived from the Greek name Melissa, meaning 'bee'. It evolved through forms such as Melissa and Lessa before becoming Lessie. The name is associated with charm and warmth, though it lacks significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and continues to be seen as an affectionate diminutive.
The name Lessie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Lessie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lessie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1477th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1786th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2513th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6435th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 329th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 536th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1085th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2912th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6152nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lessie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lessie"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛsi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Lessie is often considered a diminutive form of the name 'Lessa', which itself is derived from the name 'Melissa', meaning 'bee' in Greek.
Meaning
bee
Language Evolution
Melissa, Lessa, Lessie
Historical Usage
Lessie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used as a nickname or diminutive.
Variants & Derivatives
Lessa, Melissa, Leslie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lessie is viewed as a quaint and charming name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Lessie Jones, Lessie C. McMurray
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lessie"
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 of "Lessie"
"Lessie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1477th of 7545 | 395 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1786th of 6773 | 299 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2513th of 7552 | 201 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6435th of 10718 | 35 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 329th of 9107 | 6,940 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 536th of 9204 | 3,127 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1085th of 12526 | 1,704 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2912th of 19264 | 394 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6152nd of 27321 | 206 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17023rd of 35406 | 59 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27734th of 30306 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Lessie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1080th/1080 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1341st/1341 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 1758th/1758 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lessie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1121st/1121 |
- |
100.00% 213th/213 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 330th/330 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
100.00% 629th/629 |
100.00% 2559th/2559 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 2074th/2074 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lessie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lessie" 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.