Leslee

Leslee is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'holly garden.' This particular spelling gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as parents sought distinctive variants of traditional names. Leslee peaked in usage during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the era's trend toward creative spellings. The name carries associations with nature through its etymology while maintaining a soft, feminine sound. Though Leslie/Lesley began as primarily masculine names, they transitioned to predominantly feminine usage in America by the mid-20th century. Leslee offers a slightly more feminine appearance than the more common spelling Leslie.

Leslee is also given to boys.

Pronounced LES-lee.

As of October 2026, Leslee ranked #12850 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #825 in 1946.