Leslye Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leslye is a variant spelling of the Scottish name Leslie, meaning 'garden' or 'holly'.
Meaning of the Name Leslye
Leslye is a variant spelling of the name Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name. It is derived from the Gaelic elements 'leas', meaning 'garden' or 'holly', and 'chulann', meaning 'holy one' or 'servant'. The name Leslie was first used as a given name in the 19th century and has since become popular for both boys and girls. It has a strong and elegant sound, and is associated with qualities like loyalty and kindness.
Popularity of the Name Leslye
The popularity for the name Leslye peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 85 births, which ranked number 3,510 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Leslye had the most female births in 2002 with 85, which ranked number 2,028 out of 18,085 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Leslye has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 5 births, a decline of -83.87%. Among females, Leslye has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 5 births, a decline of -83.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leslye
- 20 Year Trend of Leslye: -94.12%
- 10 Year Trend of Leslye: -83.87%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leslye: -83.87%
Popularity of Leslye by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Leslye. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Leslye in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Leslye is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Leslye
- Total Births of Leslye: 4 (-16.68%)
- Female Births of Leslye: 4 (-16.68%)
Given the downward trend of Leslye over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -16.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 4 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leslye have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 4 female births in 2024, a decrease of -16.68%.