Les

Boy name

Les has been given to 3,480 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1961.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,480

Peak year

1961 (188 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

▲ +10%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Les — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Leeunisex

295,926 babies since 1880

Leoboy

262,124 babies since 1880

Leagirl

34,468 babies since 1880

Lesagirl

11,421 babies since 1915

Wesboy

6,786 babies since 1880

Lenboy

4,616 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Les.

Chipboy

3,493 babies since 1942

Willamboy

3,516 babies since 1880

Kevanboy

3,531 babies since 1945

Butchboy

3,423 babies since 1919

Darynunisex

3,402 babies since 1954

Daveyboy

3,568 babies since 1925

Brienboy

3,593 babies since 1925

Timmieboy

3,600 babies since 1885

FAQ

How popular is the name Les?

Les has been given to 3,480 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Les peak?

Les peaked in 1961, when 188 babies were given the name.

Is Les a girl or boy name?

Les is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Les are boys).

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