Leslie Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: WIth a meaning of holly garden, the name Leslie is often associated with the bright red berries found all over Scotland.

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A Deep Dive

Leslie Overview

Meaning

Holly garden

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Gaelic phrase โ€œleas celyn,โ€ meaning โ€œgarden of hollyโ€โ€‹.

Pronunciation

/หˆlษ›sli/

Popularity

Leslie is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and Scotland. In 2023, it ranked #669 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Vintage, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Authoritative, powerful, tenacious, wealthy

Name Day

June 27th, August 20 (Scotland)โ€‹
A Deep Dive

Leslie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lesley, Lesly, Leslea, Leslee, Lesleigh, Lesli, Lesley-Anne, Leslie-Ann, Lesley-Ann, Leslie-Marie

Common Nicknames

Les, Lee, Lez, Liz, Lulu, Ellie, Lela, Lesliar, Lexy, Lia

Diminutives

Les, Lee, Lesli, Liz, Lulu

Famous People

  • Leslie Jordan
    (American TV Actor)
  • Leslie Mann
    (American Movie Actress)
  • Leslie Odom Jr.
    (American Stage Actor)
  • Leslie Bibb
    (American Movie Actress)
  • Leslie Caron
    (French-American Movie Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Leslie Knope
    ("Parks and Recreation," TV Series)
  • Leslie Burke
    ("Bridge to Terabithia," Film)
  • Leslie Winkle
    ("The Big Bang Theory," TV Series)
  • Leslie Shay
    ("Chicago Fire," TV Series)

Places

  • Leslie City
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Leslie Town
    (Mpumalanga, South Africa)
  • Leslie Village
    (Arkansas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Leslie?

Leslie means โ€œholly garden,โ€ often seen as adaptable and versatile, bringing a sense of calm and stability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Leslie?

Leslie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic words โ€œleas celyn,โ€ which translate to โ€œgarden of holly.โ€

Leslie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Leslie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6212021#6512022#6692023
Top 3 Rankings#561981#601982#611980

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Leslie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023669
(-18 from 2022)
439
(-14 from 2022)
0.02510
2022651
(-30 from 2021)
453
(-24 from 2021)
0.02526
2021621
(-25 from 2020)
477
(-10 from 2020)
0.02662
2020596
(-59 from 2019)
487
(-84 from 2019)
0.02755
2019537
(-16 from 2018)
571
(-29 from 2018)
0.03112
2018521
(-71 from 2017)
600
(-103 from 2017)
0.03226
2017450
(-37 from 2016)
703
(-102 from 2016)
0.03721
2016413
(-42 from 2015)
805
(-75 from 2015)
0.04158
2015371
(-34 from 2014)
880
(-120 from 2014)
0.04511
2014337
(-51 from 2013)
1000
(-111 from 2013)
0.05112
2013286
(-20 from 2012)
1111
(-114 from 2012)
0.05763
2012266
(-20 from 2011)
1225
(-61 from 2011)
0.06316
2011246
(-47 from 2010)
1286
(-279 from 2010)
0.06637
2010199
(-39 from 2009)
1565
(-417 from 2009)
0.07982
2009160
(-13 from 2008)
1982
(-343 from 2008)
0.09787
2008147
(-20 from 2007)
2325
(-365 from 2007)
0.11162
2007127
(-19 from 2006)
2690
(-346 from 2006)
0.12710
2006108
(-5 from 2005)
3036
(-86 from 2005)
0.14523
2005103
(-10 from 2004)
3122
(-378 from 2004)
0.15383
200493
(-2 from 2003)
3500
(-139 from 2003)
0.17346
200391
No change from 2002
3639
(+117 from 2002)
0.18137
200291
(-7 from 2001)
3522
(-90 from 2001)
0.17833
200184
(+6 from 2000)
3612
(-11 from 2000)
0.18234
200090
(+10 from 1999)
3623
(+282 from 1999)
0.18154
1999100
(+11 from 1998)
3341
(+262 from 1998)
0.17161
1998111
(+4 from 1997)
3079
(+258 from 1997)
0.15883
1997115
(+3 from 1996)
2821
(+157 from 1996)
0.14775
1996118
(+19 from 1995)
2664
(+351 from 1995)
0.13895
1995137
(-6 from 1994)
2313
(-85 from 1994)
0.12037
1994131
(+7 from 1993)
2398
(+104 from 1993)
0.12301
1993138
(-5 from 1992)
2294
(-188 from 1992)
0.11636
1992133
(-9 from 1991)
2482
(-69 from 1991)
0.12381
1991124
(-9 from 1990)
2551
(-277 from 1990)
0.12545
1990115
(-7 from 1989)
2828
(-35 from 1989)
0.13766
1989108
(-14 from 1988)
2863
(-217 from 1988)
0.14371
198894
(-5 from 1987)
3080
(-114 from 1987)
0.16016
198789
(-4 from 1986)
3194
(-31 from 1986)
0.17042
198685
(-9 from 1985)
3225
(-381 from 1985)
0.17475
198576
(-1 from 1984)
3606
(-210 from 1984)
0.19531
198475
(-8 from 1983)
3816
(-433 from 1983)
0.21161
198367
(-7 from 1982)
4249
(-735 from 1982)
0.23742
198260
(-4 from 1981)
4984
(+50 from 1981)
0.27471
198156
(+5 from 1980)
4934
(+158 from 1980)
0.27587
198061
(+4 from 1979)
4776
(+278 from 1979)
0.26822
197965
(-2 from 1978)
4498
(+156 from 1978)
0.26101
197863
(+2 from 1977)
4342
(+92 from 1977)
0.26413
197765
No change from 1976
4250
(-61 from 1976)
0.25836
197665
(+6 from 1975)
4311
(+206 from 1975)
0.27425
197571
(-6 from 1974)
4105
(-358 from 1974)
0.26299
197465
(+10 from 1973)
4463
(+509 from 1973)
0.28495
197375
No change from 1972
3954
(-230 from 1972)
0.25442
197275
(-7 from 1971)
4184
(-926 from 1971)
0.25946
197168
(-4 from 1970)
5110
(-513 from 1970)
0.29157
197064
No change from 1969
5623
(-212 from 1969)
0.30696
196964
(+2 from 1968)
5835
(+553 from 1968)
0.33102
196866
No change from 1967
5282
(-36 from 1967)
0.30895
196766
(+5 from 1966)
5318
(+319 from 1966)
0.30976
196671
(+4 from 1965)
4999
(+124 from 1965)
0.28472
196575
(-2 from 1964)
4875
(-723 from 1964)
0.26676
196473
(-1 from 1963)
5598
(-258 from 1963)
0.28600
196372
(+8 from 1962)
5856
(+78 from 1962)
0.29456
196280
(+4 from 1961)
5778
(+108 from 1961)
0.28507
196184
(+8 from 1960)
5670
(+429 from 1960)
0.27297
196092
(-8 from 1959)
5241
(-409 from 1959)
0.25200
195984
(-5 from 1958)
5650
(-364 from 1958)
0.27182
195879
(-2 from 1957)
6014
(-88 from 1957)
0.29113
195777
(+27 from 1956)
6102
(+1719 from 1956)
0.29083
1956104
(-5 from 1955)
4383
(-20 from 1955)
0.21282
195599
No change from 1954
4403
(+256 from 1954)
0.21961
195499
(-3 from 1953)
4147
(+242 from 1953)
0.20830
195396
(+8 from 1952)
3905
(+332 from 1952)
0.20238
1952104
(+29 from 1951)
3573
(+1033 from 1951)
0.18786
1951133
(+1 from 1950)
2540
(+211 from 1950)
0.13750
1950134
(-2 from 1949)
2329
(-89 from 1949)
0.13244
1949132
(-1 from 1948)
2418
(+113 from 1948)
0.13774
1948131
(+1 from 1947)
2305
(-53 from 1947)
0.13227
1947132
(-2 from 1946)
2358
(+219 from 1946)
0.12971
1946130
(+12 from 1945)
2139
(+435 from 1945)
0.13262
1945142
(+40 from 1944)
1704
(+502 from 1944)
0.12659
1944182
(+9 from 1943)
1202
(+65 from 1943)
0.08796
1943191
(+40 from 1942)
1137
(+303 from 1942)
0.07921
1942231
(+57 from 1941)
834
(+329 from 1941)
0.05998
1941288
(+139 from 1940)
505
(+251 from 1940)
0.04053
1940427
(+72 from 1939)
254
(+75 from 1939)
0.02150
1939499
(+5 from 1938)
179
(+3 from 1938)
0.01578
1938504
(-11 from 1937)
176
(-1 from 1937)
0.01542
1937493
(-13 from 1936)
177
(-2 from 1936)
0.01606
1936480
(+22 from 1935)
179
(+18 from 1935)
0.01661
1935502
(+77 from 1934)
161
(+36 from 1934)
0.01481
1934579
(-1 from 1933)
125
(+2 from 1933)
0.01155
1933578
(+120 from 1932)
123
(+29 from 1932)
0.01176
1932698
(-36 from 1931)
94
(-7 from 1931)
0.00850
1931662
(-62 from 1930)
101
(-31 from 1930)
0.00915
1930600
(+94 from 1929)
132
(+30 from 1929)
0.01132
1929694
(-2 from 1928)
102
No change from 1928
0.00881
1928692
(-54 from 1927)
102
(-24 from 1927)
0.00853
1927638
(-39 from 1926)
126
(-14 from 1926)
0.01019
1926599
(+23 from 1925)
140
(+1 from 1925)
0.01138
1925622
(+10 from 1924)
139
(-3 from 1924)
0.01100
1924632
(-45 from 1923)
142
(-9 from 1923)
0.01096
1923587
(+72 from 1922)
151
(+30 from 1922)
0.01206
1922659
(-5 from 1921)
121
(-5 from 1921)
0.00970
1921654
(+103 from 1920)
126
(+34 from 1920)
0.00985
1920757
(-106 from 1919)
92
(-22 from 1919)
0.00740
1919651
(-24 from 1918)
114
(-13 from 1918)
0.00971
1918627
(+63 from 1917)
127
(+28 from 1917)
0.01056
1917690
(-11 from 1916)
99
(-2 from 1916)
0.00881
1916679
(+34 from 1915)
101
(+13 from 1915)
0.00930
1915713
(-12 from 1914)
88
(+20 from 1914)
0.00859
1914701
(+20 from 1913)
68
(+16 from 1913)
0.00854
1913721
(-4 from 1912)
52
(+3 from 1912)
0.00794
1912717
(+16 from 1911)
49
(+14 from 1911)
0.00835
1911733
(-163 from 1910)
35
(-17 from 1910)
0.00792
1910570
(+99 from 1909)
52
(+17 from 1909)
0.01239
1909669
(-86 from 1908)
35
(-6 from 1908)
0.00951
1908583
(+54 from 1907)
41
(+7 from 1907)
0.01156
1907637
(+41 from 1906)
34
(+5 from 1906)
0.01008
1906678
(-91 from 1905)
29
(-6 from 1905)
0.00925
1905587
(+42 from 1904)
35
(+5 from 1904)
0.01130
1904629
(+51 from 1903)
30
(+6 from 1903)
0.01026
1903680
(-152 from 1902)
24
(-13 from 1902)
0.00863
1902528
(+49 from 1901)
37
(+8 from 1901)
0.01320
1901577
(+62 from 1900)
29
(-1 from 1900)
0.01141
1900639
(+117 from 1899)
30
(+12 from 1899)
0.00944
1899756
(-90 from 1898)
18
(-6 from 1898)
0.00727
1898666
(-169 from 1897)
24
(-10 from 1897)
0.00875
1897497
(+97 from 1896)
34
(+7 from 1896)
0.01369
1896594
(+64 from 1895)
27
(+5 from 1895)
0.01071
1895658
(-195 from 1894)
22
(-14 from 1894)
0.00890
1894463
(+84 from 1893)
36
(+10 from 1893)
0.01526
1893547
(+43 from 1892)
26
(+4 from 1892)
0.01154
1892590
(-107 from 1891)
22
(-6 from 1891)
0.00978
1891483
(+95 from 1890)
28
(+8 from 1890)
0.01424
1890578
(-46 from 1889)
20
(-3 from 1889)
0.00992
1889532
(-7 from 1888)
23
No change from 1888
0.01216
1888525
(+136 from 1887)
23
(+11 from 1887)
0.01214
1887661
(+167 from 1886)
12
(+4 from 1886)
0.00772
1886828
(-133 from 1885)
8
(-2 from 1885)
0.00520
1885695
(-154 from 1884)
10
(-5 from 1884)
0.00704
1884541
(+213 from 1883)
15
(+8 from 1883)
0.01090
1883754
(-120 from 1882)
7
(-2 from 1882)
0.00583
1882634
(-131 from 1881)
9
(-2 from 1881)
0.00778
1881503
(+125 from 1880)
11
(+3 from 1880)
0.01113
1880628
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00820

American States Popularity Rankings for Leslie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3472021#3382022#3682023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4832021#4172022#4622023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9032021#6332022#6342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4892021#5112022#6632023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12372020#7552021#13642023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#9952021#15342022#12102023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#8312021#7742022#7352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11832018#10342020#10312021

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5132021#9572022#6732023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6162021#5662022#6602023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5982021#8632022#4412023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7222017#7192019#5752022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#9202021#7712022#12702023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8812020#11472022#8782023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5362021#7322022#8052023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5902015#9162019#9052021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7022019#9502021#9212023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3922021#5642022#6602023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4542017#6942019#6062021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7082021#7072022#9152023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8692021#5822022#9762023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6622021#6642022#4982023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5812020#7832021#5862023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6672021#4992022#6462023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5202019#5742020#3702021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4872018#4372020#5992021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4112015#5002017#8742023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#9272021#9362022#9172023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8972020#9232021#7952023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4752019#7552022#7262023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2392017#5242018#6282020

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3702012#6072013#4622015

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4832017#5522019#6372021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6562018#6432020#6362023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2852014#2832015#2392016

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2312019#3712020#2912022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2922002#2412005#3772012

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1882009#3922010#4632011

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6042018#4172021#5432023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3652009#2862010#2642015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1731998#1182004#1852008

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1321989#1411992#1742003

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1581991#2071993#2592001

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1651987#1841988#2541989

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1721995#1941998#2382006

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#922002#2172005#2232007

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1981989#2631990#2131992

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1491987#1611988#1811992

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#971992#1011993#1262010

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1281990#1761991#1502002

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#871984#1371985#1171987

Popularity Rankings for Leslie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1502000#1602001#1882002

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1831998#1881999#1762001

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2192006#4002007#2972008

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2222020#2832021#5002022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2621964#3431965#2741967

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#2712020#3042021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3941997#4981998#6062001

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4361980#4721981#4081983

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7362014#9282015#9622018

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12162007#12762009#14422015

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Leslie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Leslie is a unisex name used for both boys and girls. Its origins and meanings make it a versatile choice that suits for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Leslie

Leslie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Leslie Jordan (TV Actor, 1955โ€“2022): An American actor and writer celebrated for his roles in "Will & Grace," "American Horror Story," and "The Cool Kids."
  • Leslie Mann (Movie Actress, 1972): An American actress known for her comedic roles in films such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up," and "This Is 40."
  • Leslie Odom Jr. (Stage Actor, 1981): An American actor, singer, and songwriter, best known for his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical "Hamilton."
  • Leslie Bibb (Movie Actress, 1974): An American actress and model known for her roles in "Popular," "Talladega Nights," and the "Iron Man" films.
  • Leslie Caron (Movie Actress, 1931): A French-American actress and dancer renowned for her performances in "An American in Paris" and "Gigi."
  • Leslie Knope ("Parks and Recreation," 2009 TV Series): A dedicated and enthusiastic public servant in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.
  • Leslie Burke ("Bridge to Terabithia," 2007 Film): A creative and adventurous girl who builds an imaginary world with her friend Jess.
  • Leslie Winkle ("The Big Bang Theory," 2007 TV Series): A physicist and colleague of the main characters, known for her no-nonsense attitude.
  • Leslie Shay ("Chicago Fire," 2012 TV Series): A paramedic known for her bravery and dedication to her team.
  • Leslie City (Michigan, USA): A small city in Ingham County, known for its close-knit community and historical charm, with a population of 2,290 as of the 2010 census.
  • Leslie Town (Mpumalanga, South Africa): A town in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, known for its proximity to Bethal and scenic rural landscape, with about 190 residents .
  • Leslie Village (Arkansas, USA): A quaint village in Searcy County, retaining historic charm and known for its beautiful surroundings in the Ozarks .

Similar Names to Leslie

  • Leslea
  • Leslee
  • Lesley
  • Lesly
  • Liesl
  • Lasalle
  • Laslo
  • Lisette
  • Liesel
  • Leslie-Anne

Sibling Names for Leslie