Lesly
Lesly is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Garden of holly trees or court by the garden.
Origin and history
Lesly is a variant spelling of Leslie, derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'garden of holly trees' or 'court by the garden'. While historically a Scottish clan name, it grew popular as a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, Lesly serves as a modern female variant that has seen steady usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
15,281 babies in the United States have been named Lesly since 1880. It ranks #1260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1194.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.7 %)
- TX (21.5 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 62 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 331 |
| 1970-1980 | 227 |
| 1980-1990 | 437 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,454 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,850 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,018 |
Famous people named Lesly
- Lesly Fellinga: Athlete, Footballer
Nicknames
Les
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the lands of Leslie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- Lesly is an alternative spelling to Leslie and Lesley, offering a concise modern look.