Lesley
boy nameLesley entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #527 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#527
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #865 |
| 1890s | #987 |
| 1900s | #896 |
| 1910s | #1110 |
| 1920s | #1041 |
| 1930s | #1101 |
| 1940s | #832 |
| 1950s | #813 |
| 1960s | #822 |
| 1970s | #1087 |
| 1980s | #1797 |
| 1990s | #3654 |
| 2000s | #7562 |
| 2010s | #9688 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Lesley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lesley alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lesley in 2025?
- Lesley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lesley most popular?
- Lesley peaked in 1903, reaching #527 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lesley with classmates?
- Lesley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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