Lesli Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lesli is a name of Scottish origin meaning 'garden of the fort'. It evolved from the surname Leslie, which has historical roots in Gaelic language. The name has gained popularity since the 16th century and is viewed positively in contemporary society. There are several variants of the name, and it is associated with notable individuals in various fields.
The name Lesli is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lesli has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lesli' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1393rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1103rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2089th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1732nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6891st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lesli' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lesli"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛsli/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
Lesli is derived from the Scottish surname 'Leslie', which is believed to have originated from a Gaelic place name meaning 'the garden of the fort'.
Meaning
garden of the fort
Language Evolution
Leslie, Lesli
Historical Usage
The name Leslie gained popularity in Scotland and England during the 16th century and has since spread to various English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Leslie, Lesly, Leslea, Leslianne
Modern Popularity & Image
Lesli is seen as a modern and somewhat unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Lesli Linka Glatter, Lesli Margherita, Lesli Brown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lesli"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lesli"
"Lesli" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1393rd of 12526 | 1,053 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1103rd of 19264 | 1,750 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2089th of 27321 | 935 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1732nd of 35406 | 1,843 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6891st of 30306 | 205 |
Regional Popularity of "Lesli" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lesli" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.60% 1305th/2227 |
90.08% 2189th/2430 |
52.58% 1500th/2853 |
33.69% 935th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.18% 1004th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
29.62% 1042nd/3518 |
31.60% 1278th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
- |
32.33% 1679th/5194 |
30.50% 1927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.18% 2162nd/4582 |
45.64% 2357th/5164 |
20.37% 1490th/7313 |
17.62% 1315th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lesli"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lesli" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.