Lessie
girl nameLessie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #232 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#232
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #314 |
| 1890s | #278 |
| 1900s | #253 |
| 1910s | #306 |
| 1920s | #395 |
| 1930s | #485 |
| 1940s | #668 |
| 1950s | #1071 |
| 1960s | #1748 |
| 1970s | #3805 |
| 1980s | #5010 |
| 1990s | #9248 |
| 2000s | #14380 |
| 2020s | #12197 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Lessie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lessie alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lessie in 2025?
- Lessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lessie most popular?
- Lessie peaked in 1904, reaching #232 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lessie with classmates?
- Lessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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