Lesly Girl

Popularity: #799 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEZ-lee //ˈlɛzli//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: meadow; Scottish: from the meadow

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lesly has its roots in the Scottish surname Leslie, which is derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The etymology of Leslie can be traced back to the Gaelic "Leas Celyn," meaning "garden of hollies." This name was first recorded in the 12th century, associated with the Leslie family, who were granted lands in Scotland.

The transition from a surname to a given name occurred in the 19th century, as surnames began to be used as first names, particularly for girls, reflecting a broader trend in naming practices during that period. Historically, the Leslie family produced notable figures, including the 1st Earl of Rothes in the 17th century, who played a significant role in Scottish politics.

The name gained further prominence through its association with various historical events and figures, including the involvement of the Leslie family in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The name was also popularized through literature and poetry, contributing to its cultural resonance.

Lesly, as a variant of Leslie, has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing strength and resilience due to its historical associations. The name has been used in various forms across different languages, including Lesley and Leslee, which further illustrates its adaptability.

The enduring appeal of the name can be attributed to its rich historical background and the positive connotations associated with the Leslie lineage, making it a name that carries both heritage and significance.

Famous people named Lesly

In this section, you will find notable people named Lesly. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lesly who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lesly who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lesly S. Kahn is an acting coach best known for her work with actors in film and television.

Lesly J. Smith is a writer best known for her novels and contributions to contemporary literature.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lesly, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lesly. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lesly was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Lesly has ranked as high as #699 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Lesly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lesly is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lesly was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lesly.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 149 0 149
2024 223 0 223
2023 153 0 153
2022 181 0 181
2021 147 0 147
2020 165 0 165
2019 173 0 173
2018 190 0 190
2017 197 0 197
2016 194 0 194
2015 230 0 230
2014 276 0 276
2013 314 0 314
2012 372 5 367
2011 404 0 404
2010 505 0 505
2009 598 0 598
2008 699 0 699
2007 766 0 766
2006 761 0 761
2005 795 12 783
2004 754 7 747
2003 847 8 839
2002 724 7 717
2001 807 5 802
2000 753 11 742
1999 683 11 672
1998 529 13 516
1997 408 7 401
1996 335 5 330
1995 204 9 195
1994 170 10 160
1993 155 10 145
1992 121 9 112
1991 123 13 110
1990 96 8 88
1989 67 16 51
1988 65 11 54
1987 66 14 52
1986 42 5 37
1985 47 10 37
1984 59 14 45
1983 46 11 35
1982 64 12 52
1981 58 15 43
1980 40 9 31
1979 36 10 26
1978 29 8 21
1977 35 9 26
1976 31 8 23
1975 23 0 23
1974 28 8 20
1973 34 11 23
1972 20 9 11
1971 38 9 29
1970 34 9 25
1969 26 7 19
1968 34 7 27
1967 41 5 36
1966 48 7 41
1965 39 6 33
1964 45 11 34
1963 49 10 39
1962 51 7 44
1961 35 7 28
1960 39 9 30
1959 28 5 23
1958 21 0 21
1957 19 6 13
1956 19 0 19
1955 17 9 8
1954 14 0 14
1953 12 0 12
1952 19 10 9
1951 27 0 27
1950 17 6 11
1949 10 0 10
1948 8 0 8
1947 12 5 7
1946 10 0 10
1945 6 0 6
1943 6 0 6
1942 8 0 8
1941 7 0 7
1939 6 0 6
1938 5 0 5
1936 5 0 5
1930 6 6 0
1925 5 5 0
1923 7 7 0
1922 5 5 0
1921 5 5 0
1920 6 6 0
1919 5 5 0

Top States for Lesly (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 40
22%
TX 33
18%
NY 23
12%
FL 12
6%
TN 10
5%
MD 8
4%
IL 8
4%
VA 8
4%
AZ 7
4%
NJ 7
4%
AL 6
3%
NC 6
3%
CT 6
3%
GA 6
3%
IN 5
3%