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Leslie
UnisexMeaning of Leslie: Scottish: 'garden of holly'
Leslie is a unisex name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 652nd most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#652
425 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
383,418
First recorded 1880 · peak 1957
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
30% boys · 70% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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