Girl
Lesley
garden of holly
About Lesley
Classic and capable, Lesley brings a refreshing gender-neutral strength that many modern parents find appealing. This unassuming name carries quiet confidence—it doesn't need elaborate flourishes or dramatic flair to make its presence known. The straightforward nature of Lesley suggests practicality and reliability, qualities that serve well throughout life. It spans generations comfortably, never feeling too young or too mature for any particular age. Lesley works exceptionally well in professional contexts, presenting a polished, no-nonsense image while remaining perfectly friendly and approachable. The name's simplicity becomes its strength, offering a clean slate upon which your daughter can write her own story without competing against elaborate naming expectations or associations.
Popularity of the Name Lesley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | #980 | #63 | |||
| 1942 | #749 | #37 | |||
| 1943 | #797 | #43 | |||
| 1944 | #654 | #41 | |||
| 1945 | #644 | #34 | |||
| 1946 | #553 | #44 | |||
| 1947 | #582 | #44 | |||
| 1948 | #575 | #30 | |||
| 1949 | #520 | #37 | |||
| 1950 | #509 | #39 | |||
| 1951 | #477 | #39 | |||
| 1952 | #480 | #45 | |||
| 1953 | #503 | #42 | |||
| 1954 | #472 | #35 | |||
| 1955 | #505 | #42 | |||
| 1956 | #544 | #42 | |||
| 1957 | #474 | #61 | |||
| 1958 | #588 | #47 | |||
| 1959 | #558 | #47 | |||
| 1960 | #647 | #67 | |||
| 1961 | #608 | #76 | |||
| 1962 | #564 | #82 | |||
| 1963 | #520 | #75 | |||
| 1964 | #483 | #90 | #203 | ||
| 1965 | #330 | #106 | #173 | ||
| 1966 | #324 | #121 | #177 | ||
| 1967 | #335 | #89 | #157 | ||
| 1968 | #343 | #129 | #134 | ||
| 1969 | #334 | #122 | #235 | ||
| 1970 | #342 | #173 | #197 | ||
| 1971 | #313 | #175 | #229 | ||
| 1972 | #345 | #192 | #221 | ||
| 1973 | #348 | #254 | #170 | ||
| 1974 | #302 | #218 | #226 | ||
| 1975 | #321 | #241 | #152 | ||
| 1976 | #305 | #218 | #182 | ||
| 1977 | #281 | #200 | #159 | ||
| 1978 | #275 | #266 | #146 | ||
| 1979 | #268 | #306 | #165 | ||
| 1980 | #269 | #249 | #189 | ||
| 1981 | #282 | #322 | #142 | ||
| 1982 | #296 | #314 | #183 | ||
| 1983 | #318 | #288 | #200 | ||
| 1984 | #378 | #275 | #208 | ||
| 1985 | #401 | #283 | #189 | ||
| 1986 | #421 | #196 | |||
| 1987 | #463 | #358 | #163 | ||
| 1988 | #473 | #196 | |||
| 1989 | #566 | #366 | #214 | ||
| 1990 | #540 | #387 | #217 | ||
| 1991 | #608 | #174 | #472 | ||
| 1992 | #637 | #378 | #594 | ||
| 1993 | #689 | #247 | #756 | ||
| 1994 | #722 | #431 | #732 | ||
| 1995 | #740 | #373 | #991 | ||
| 1996 | #431 | #340 | #327 | #886 | |
| 1997 | #416 | #624 | #553 | #928 | |
| 1998 | #394 | #742 | #574 | ||
| 1999 | #408 | ||||
| 2000 | #430 | #846 | |||
| 2001 | #524 | ||||
| 2002 | #564 | #570 | |||
| 2003 | #604 | ||||
| 2004 | #610 | ||||
| 2005 | #716 | ||||
| 2006 | #744 | ||||
| 2007 | #815 | ||||
| 1915 | #189 | ||||
| 1917 | #197 | ||||
| 1918 | #184 | ||||
| 1919 | #166 | ||||
| 1921 | #200 | ||||
| 1923 | #144 | ||||
| 1924 | #130 | ||||
| 1925 | #158 | ||||
| 1926 | #124 | ||||
| 1927 | #152 | ||||
| 1928 | #131 | ||||
| 1929 | #85 | ||||
| 1930 | #114 | ||||
| 1931 | #81 | ||||
| 1932 | #83 | ||||
| 1933 | #87 | ||||
| 1934 | #65 | ||||
| 1935 | #56 | ||||
| 1936 | #69 | ||||
| 1937 | #60 | ||||
| 1938 | #54 | ||||
| 1939 | #63 | ||||
| 1940 | #61 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lesley
Names Similar to Lesley
Nicknames for Lesley
- Les
- Lee
- Essie
- Ley
Famous People Named Lesley
| Lesley Ann Warren | American actress |
| Lesley Manville | English actress |
| Lesley Vainikolo | New Zealand rugby player |
| Lesley-Anne Down | English actress |
| Lesley Stahl | American journalist |
| Lesley Fitz-Simons | Australian actress |
| Lesley Nicol | English actress |
| Lesley Garrett | English soprano |
| Lesley Rumball | South African field hockey player |
| Lesley Barber | Canadian composer |
| Lesley Hazleton | British-American author and psychologist |
| Lesley Visser | American sports broadcaster |
| Lesley Duncan | Scottish singer-songwriter |
| Lesley Kerkhove | Dutch tennis player |
| Lesley Gore | American singer-songwriter and actress |
| Lesley Smith | English historian |
| Lesley Nneka Arimah | Nigerian-American author |
| Lesley Brennan | Scottish politician |
| Lesley-Anne Knight | British humanitarian |
Characters Named Lesley
| Lesley May | comic book character from "The Boys" |
| Lesley White | character from "Parks and Recreation" |
| Lesley Chow | character from the "Harold & Kumar" film series |
| Lesley Stones | character from the "Agatha Raisin" book series |
| Lesley Dillon | character from the "Vera" TV series |
| Lesley Clark | character from the "Spooks" TV series |
| Lesley-Ann Finger | character from the "Doctor Who" TV series |
| Lesley Whittle | character from the "Line of Duty" TV series |
| Lesley Baldwin | character from the "Silent Witness" TV series |
| Lesley Sutter | character from the "EastEnders" TV series |
| Lesley Truman | character from the "Hetty Feather" book series |
| Lesley Kinnock | character from the "Brass" TV series |
| Lesley Harker | character from the "Doctors" TV series |
| Lesley Lewis | character from the "Waterloo Road" TV series |
| Lesley Crane | character from the "Coronation Street" TV series |
| Lesley Garner | character from the "Emmerdale" TV series |