52,343births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
1976Peak · Scotland
#4546United States 2025
Lesley is a girl name family recorded 52,343 times in 14 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4546 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1976, at 526.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Lesley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley | English | 39,098 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4546 | 1977 | ▼ 67 % |
| Lesley | English | 3,784 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1969 | – |
| Lesley | English | 3,783 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1976 | – |
| Lesley | English | 2,238 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Lesley | English | 944 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1949 | – |
| Lesley | English | 929 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1953 | – |
Questions about Lesley
How popular is the name Lesley?
In 2025 it ranked #4546 in the United States. Official registers record 52,343 births across 14 countries.
When was Lesley most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1976, at 526.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lesley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lesley is a girl name.