Lessie
Lessie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Garden of hollies or holly garden.
Origin and history
Lessie is traditionally used as a diminutive or variant of Leslie, which derives from a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'garden of hollies'. While historically more common for females, it was also given to boys in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Usage of the name has declined significantly, making it rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
945 babies in the United States have been named Lessie since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (39.3 %)
- NC (29.8 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- AL (11.2 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 175 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 160 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lessie originated as a pet form of Leslie, which comes from the Scottish Gaelic elements for holly and garden.
- In the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, Lessie was given as a formal first name for both boys and girls.