Lesli
Every Lesli since 1946 — 5,799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lesli
Lesli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,138 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 5,799 American babies have been named Lesli. Its peak came in 2001, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lesli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lesli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,721 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,488 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,106 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,866 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,803 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,409 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,539 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,279 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,532 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,395 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,243 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,754 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,829 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,751 |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,469 |
| 2009 | 90 | #2,198 |
| 2008 | 137 | #1,648 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1,652 |
| 2006 | 162 | #1,401 |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,409 |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,384 |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,457 |
| 2002 | 147 | #1,327 |
| 2001 | 166 | #1,222 |
| 2000 | 145 | #1,316 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,298 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,452 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,008 |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,429 |
| 1975 | 112 | #1,058 |
| 1970 | 110 | #1,086 |
| 1965 | 126 | #895 |
| 1960 | 79 | #1,231 |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,757 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,219 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lesli
- Lesli Linka Glatter Film director · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lesli in 2025?
Lesli ranked #8,138 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lesli?
5,799 babies have been named Lesli in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lesli most popular?
Lesli peaked in 2001, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Lesli a boy or girl name?
Lesli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lesli rising or falling?
Lesli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lesli?
Well-known people named Lesli include Lesli Linka Glatter (film director).