Lesli

Girl name

Lesli has been given to 5,799 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,799

Peak year

2001 (166 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1946

10-year trend

▼ -48%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Leslieunisex

383,418 babies since 1880

Leslygirl

15,785 babies since 1919

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lesli?

Lesli has been given to 5,799 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lesli peak?

Lesli peaked in 2001, when 166 babies were given the name.

Is Lesli a girl or boy name?

Lesli is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lesli are girls).

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