FIRST NAME
Leslie
Leslie is the 120th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 237,654 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 52,838 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #120 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
383,013
living · #143
2020 CENSUS
237,654
living · #120
BABIES NAMED LESLIE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025393
As a female name, Leslie peaked in 1957, when 6,103 babies were named Leslie (the #77 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #390 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
201,455
living · #208
2020 CENSUS
52,838
living · #390
BABIES NAMED LESLIE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202532
As a male name, Leslie peaked in 1952, when 2,358 babies were named Leslie (the #125 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)