US Popularity:8000
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Garden of holly
Lesley is an ancient gender-neutral name rooted in Scottish ancestry. Derived from Clan Leslie, the title embodies the might and intellect of the family's forebearer Bartolf. In the Aberdeenshire location of Lesselyn, Bartolf established the clan's historical seat, forever binding Lesley to the meaning "garden of holly."
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How Popular Is The Name Lesley?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lesley is currently #2641 on The Bump
Boy:Lesley is currently #1491 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lesley is currently #1797 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lesley is currently #8000 in U.S. births
Girl:Lesley is currently #4617 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#4617
in 2025
- 543
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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