Leslie
Female name · ↓ Falling
60,198
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Leslie
Leslie is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 103,791 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 204 births |
| 1890s | 290 births |
| 1900s | 317 births |
| 1910s | 402 births |
| 1920s | 516 births |
| 1930s | 614 births |
| 1940s | 6,016 births |
| 1950s | 17,229 births |
| 1960s | 21,389 births |
| 1970s | 17,682 births |
| 1980s | 14,979 births |
| 1990s | 10,366 births |
| 2000s | 11,459 births |
| 2010s | 1,887 births |
| 2020s | 441 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leslie?
Leslie has been given to 60,198 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 2,399 births that year.
Is Leslie a boy or girl name?
Leslie is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Leslie most popular?
Leslie was most popular in 1957, when 2,399 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Leslie?
Leslie first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).