Les Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEZ / /lɛz/French; English
Meaning
French: 'the'; English: diminutive of Leslie
Historical & Cultural Background
Les is often used as a diminutive form of Leslie, which has Scottish origins. In French, 'Les' translates to 'the,' and it is commonly used as a definite article. The name has been adopted in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is typically associated with a casual and friendly demeanor.
Trend Summary
Les has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leslie
International Variants
- Léon (French)
- László (Hungarian)
Famous people named Les
Les Paul was an American guitarist and inventor known for his contributions to the development of the electric guitar.
Les Claypool is an American musician and bassist, best known as the frontman of the band Primus.
Fictional characters named Les
Les is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for his adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Les was first seen in the United States in 1900. Les has ranked as high as #961 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Washington, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Les has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Les (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 33 |
| 1943 | 61 |
| 1944 | 54 |
| 1945 | 50 |
| 1946 | 74 |
| 1947 | 91 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 49 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 59 |
| 1956 | 112 |
| 1957 | 126 |
| 1958 | 162 |
| 1959 | 160 |
| 1960 | 172 |
| 1961 | 182 |
| 1962 | 126 |
| 1963 | 121 |
| 1964 | 105 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1966 | 83 |
| 1967 | 71 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |