Lesli
Lesli is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Garden of holly trees.
Origin and history
Lesli is a spelling variant of Leslie, derived from a Scottish place name likely meaning 'garden of holly trees'. Historically used as a surname and given name, this spelling has been consistently used in the United States, though it remains far less common than Leslie or Lesley.
Popularity in the United States
5,799 babies in the United States have been named Lesli since 1880. It ranks #2241 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2007.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.9 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (3.5 %)
- OH (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 480 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,190 |
| 1970-1980 | 997 |
| 1980-1990 | 623 |
| 1990-2000 | 640 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,420 |
| 2010-2019 | 305 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Nicknames
Les
Fun facts
- Lesli is a modern spelling variation of Leslie, which originated as a Scottish clan name.
- The original place name in Aberdeenshire is thought to derive from Gaelic elements referencing holly plants.