Lesli
1 country#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Lesli’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,799 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 2001 with 166 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lesli’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1398 | — |
| 2007 | #1645 | ↓247 |
| 2008 | #1642 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #2190 | ↓548 |
| 2010 | #2451 | ↓261 |
| 2011 | #2725 | ↓274 |
| 2012 | #3782 | ↓1057 |
| 2013 | #5644 | ↓1862 |
| 2014 | #5163 | ↑481 |
| 2015 | #5288 | ↓125 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↓4825 |
| 2017 | #7092 | ↑3021 |
| 2018 | #9151 | ↓2059 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↑1013 |
| 2020 | #6629 | ↑1509 |
| 2021 | #6691 | ↓62 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↓2989 |
| 2023 | #7247 | ↑2433 |
| 2024 | #5615 | ↑1632 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↓2270 |
Frequently asked questions about Lesli
Is Lesli a popular name?
Yes — Lesli currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lesli more common for boys or girls?
Lesli is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lesli most popular?
Lesli peaked in 2001 in United States, with 166 recorded births that year.
Is Lesli rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lesli’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2739 in 1946 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lesli?
At least 5,799 babies have been recorded with the name Lesli across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Lesli?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lesli include Leonela.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Lesli in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.