Lesley Name Popularity and Statistics
Lesley is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lesley?
Lesley is spelled L-E-S-L-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Lesley Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,546
Recorded Births30
- Girls usage fell 507 places to #4,546 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lesley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 30 | #4,546 |
| 2024 | Girls | 36 | #4,039 |
| 2023 | Girls | 29 | #4,655 |
| 2022 | Girls | 51 | #3,171 |
| 2021 | Girls | 40 | #3,735 |
| 2020 | Girls | 51 | #3,091 |
| 2019 | Girls | 51 | #3,130 |
| 2018 | Girls | 62 | #2,744 |
| 2017 | Girls | 52 | #3,091 |
| 2016 | Girls | 76 | #2,426 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Girls | 96 | #2,039 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 113 | #1,804 |
| 2013 | Girls | 120 | #1,725 |
| 2012 | Girls | 131 | #1,639 |
| 2011 | Girls | 175 | #1,329 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2010 | Girls | 219 | #1,122 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Girls | 223 | #1,132 |
| 2009 | Boys | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2008 | Girls | 254 | #1,030 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
When Was Lesley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Girls
928 recorded births
National rank #269
1979 · Girls
913 recorded births
National rank #267
1981 · Girls
870 recorded births
National rank #282
1971 · Girls
850 recorded births
National rank #313
Where Lesley Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #1,538 | 5 |
| CA | #2,565 | 7 |