Leslee
Leslee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Garden of holly trees; court by the stream.
Origin and history
Leslee is a feminine variant spelling of Leslie, derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'garden of holly trees' or 'court by the stream'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a alternative phonetic spelling. While less common today, it remains a recognized spelling variant.
Popularity in the United States
4,905 babies in the United States have been named Leslee since 1880. It ranks #2496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2067.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.7 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- OH (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 8 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 498 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,040 |
| 1960-1970 | 910 |
| 1970-1980 | 824 |
| 1980-1990 | 729 |
| 1990-2000 | 411 |
| 2000-2010 | 303 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Leslee
- Leslee Dart: Publicist, Executive
Nicknames
Les, Lee
Fun facts
- Leslee arose as a phonetic spelling variation of Leslie to emphasize a feminine double 'e' ending.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the 1950s through the 1970s.