Leslie
Peaked at #56 nationally in 1981, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Leslie has been recorded 71% of the time for girls and 29% of the time for boys.
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Leslie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#56
in 1981
Current rank
#605
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Leslie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1981, ranking #56 nationally with 4,934 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #338 (2014) to #605 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Leslie ranks #605 nationally for girls, with 495 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #605 | 495 |
| 2023 | #670 | 440 |
| 2022 | #653 | 453 |
| 2021 | #624 | 477 |
| 2020 | #596 | 488 |
| 2019 | #536 | 572 |
| 2018 | #521 | 600 |
| 2017 | #449 | 704 |
Leslie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#81
in 1895
Current rank
#3016
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Leslie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1895, ranking #81 nationally with 235 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2222 (2014) to #3016 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Leslie ranks #3016 nationally for boys, with 41 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,016 | 41 |
| 2023 | #3,092 | 40 |
| 2022 | #3,503 | 33 |
| 2021 | #3,461 | 33 |
| 2020 | #3,979 | 26 |
| 2019 | #2,609 | 50 |
| 2018 | #3,080 | 38 |
| 2017 | #2,742 | 45 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Leslie most popular?
Leslie was most popular in 1981, when it ranked #56 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Leslie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Leslie?
At least 382,987 babies have been recorded with the name Leslie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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