Leslie
boy name#3513 in 2025Leslie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #81 in 1895, ranks #3513 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3513
rank today
#81
peak (1895)
32
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #116 |
| 1890s | #90 |
| 1900s | #91 |
| 1910s | #107 |
| 1920s | #118 |
| 1930s | #135 |
| 1940s | #124 |
| 1950s | #143 |
| 1960s | #198 |
| 1970s | #284 |
| 1980s | #443 |
| 1990s | #801 |
| 2000s | #1511 |
| 2010s | #2605 |
| 2020s | #3396 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leslie has been most popular in CA, OH, TX.
Living bearers
About 52,500 people named Leslie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leslie alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Leslie in 2025?
- Leslie ranks #3513 among US boy names in 2025, with 32 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leslie most popular?
- Leslie peaked in 1895, reaching #81 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Leslie with classmates?
- Leslie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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