Leslie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From the Gray Fortress; Garden of Hollies
Background: The name Leslie originates from a Scottish surname that is derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire. The name is believed to come from the Scottish Gaelic 'Leas Caillich,' which translates to 'from the gray fortress.' Additionally, Leslie can also be linked to 'Leasli,' meaning 'garden of hollies.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#147
Total births
382,987
Most popular decade
1950s
(193,290 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-265 ranks)
Years in Top 100
63
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
29.5% male
70.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 79
- First year rank
- #165
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 2,359
- Peak rank
- #125
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 41
- Recent rank
- #2,989
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #628
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 6,103
- Peak rank
- #77
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 495
- Recent rank
- #603
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).