FIRST NAME
Lesley
Lesley is the 671st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 31,828 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 2,626 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #671 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
47,255
living · #612
2020 CENSUS
31,828
living · #671
BABIES NAMED LESLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2025
202530
As a female name, Lesley peaked in 1980, when 928 babies were named Lesley (the #269 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #2,592 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
9,948
living · #1,172
2020 CENSUS
2,626
living · #2,592
BABIES NAMED LESLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2016
20168
As a male name, Lesley peaked in 1958, when 102 babies were named Lesley (the #735 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)