Lesslie
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About Lesslie
Lesslie is an uncommon feminine variation of the Scottish surname Leslie, which originated from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'garden of holly' or 'holly garden.' This spelling variation with double 's' adds a distinctive touch to the traditional Leslie. As a first name, Lesslie gained minimal usage during the mid-20th century but remains quite rare. It carries the same dignified quality as Leslie but with a unique spelling that sets it apart. Lesslie offers the familiar nickname options of Les or Lee while maintaining its distinctive character.
Lesslie is also given to boys.
Pronounced LES-lee.
As of October 2026, Lesslie ranked #4391 for boys in US births in 1962 and #13214 for girls in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #2660 for boys in 1926 and #4570 for girls in 2002.
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Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |