Lesli Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lesli is a variant spelling of Leslie, meaning 'garden enclosure' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Lesli
Lesli is a variant spelling of the name Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic elements 'les' meaning 'garden' and 'lann' meaning 'enclosure' or 'place'. The name Leslie was originally used as a male name, but it gained popularity as a female name in the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and creativity.
Popularity of the Name Lesli
The popularity for the name Lesli peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 166 births, which ranked number 2,152 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Lesli had the most female births in 2001 with 166, which ranked number 1,217 out of 17,976 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lesli has declined sharply over the last ten years from 41 births to 10 births, a decline of -75.61%. Among females, Lesli has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 41 births to 10 births, a decline of -75.61%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lesli
- 20 Year Trend of Lesli: -93.20%
- 10 Year Trend of Lesli: -75.61%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lesli: -75.61%
Popularity of Lesli by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lesli. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lesli in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lesli is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lesli
- Total Births of Lesli: 9 (-13.16%)
- Female Births of Lesli: 9 (-13.16%)
Given the downward trend of Lesli over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.16% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lesli have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.16%.