126,126births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
1926Peak · British Columbia
#3513United States 2025
Leslie is a boy name family recorded 126,126 times in 11 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3513 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1926, at 404.2 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 Leslie
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | English | 112,989 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3513 | 1915 | ▼ 36 % |
| Leslie | English | 6,220 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1922 | – |
| Leslie | English | 2,627 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Leslie | English | 2,087 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1926 | – |
| Leslie | English | 841 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1947 | – |
| Leslie | English | 488 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1973 | – |
Questions about Leslie
How popular is the name Leslie?
In 2025 it ranked #3513 in the United States. Official registers record 126,126 births across 11 countries.
When was Leslie most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1926, at 404.2 births per 100,000.
Is Leslie a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Leslie is a boy name.