Leslie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LEZ-lee · 2 syllables
Leslie means “garden of hollies”, from Scottish.
From a placename in Aberdeenshire, originally Lesslyn, Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann (“garden of hollies”).
- Meaning
- garden of hollies
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- LEZ-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #712
- US babies a year
- about 571 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Leslie?
Leslie was the #712 name in the US in 2025, given to 425 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #712 |
| Canada | #934 |
How old are people named Leslie?
Half of US adults named Leslie are older than 54; most are between 22 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Leslie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Leslie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Leslie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Leslie
What does the name Leslie mean?
Leslie means “garden of hollies”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Leslie?
Leslie is pronounced LEZ-lee.
How popular is the name Leslie?
Leslie was the #712 name in the US in 2025, given to 425 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Leslie?
Half of US adults named Leslie are older than 54. Most are between 22 and 78.