Lesly
Every Lesly since 1919 — 15,785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lesly
Lesly is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,448 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 15,785 American babies have been named Lesly. Its peak came in 2003, when 847 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lesly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lesly year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 2024 | 223 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2023 | 153 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2022 | 181 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,466 | — | — |
| 2020 | 165 | #1,340 | — | — |
| 2019 | 173 | #1,324 | — | — |
| 2018 | 190 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 2017 | 197 | #1,222 | — | — |
| 2016 | 194 | #1,261 | — | — |
| 2015 | 230 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 2014 | 276 | #968 | — | — |
| 2013 | 314 | #839 | — | — |
| 2012 | 367 | #758 | 5 | #13,431 |
| 2011 | 404 | #693 | — | — |
| 2010 | 505 | #581 | — | — |
| 2009 | 598 | #505 | — | — |
| 2008 | 699 | #452 | — | — |
| 2007 | 766 | #429 | — | — |
| 2006 | 761 | #419 | — | — |
| 2005 | 783 | #401 | 12 | #6,464 |
| 2004 | 747 | #407 | 7 | #9,549 |
| 2003 | 839 | #364 | 8 | #8,310 |
| 2002 | 717 | #407 | 7 | #9,019 |
| 2001 | 802 | #371 | 5 | #11,629 |
| 2000 | 742 | #389 | 11 | #6,161 |
| 1995 | 195 | #969 | 9 | #6,215 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,681 | 8 | #6,181 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,626 | 10 | #4,230 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,914 | 9 | #4,359 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,111 | — | — |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,822 | 9 | #3,424 |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,048 | 6 | #3,759 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,129 | 9 | #2,987 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,582 | 9 | #2,884 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,337 | 6 | #3,529 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,306 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,833 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,613 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,080 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lesly in 2025?
Lesly ranked #1,448 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lesly?
15,785 babies have been named Lesly in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lesly most popular?
Lesly peaked in 2003, when 847 newborns received the name.
Is Lesly a boy or girl name?
Lesly is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lesly rising or falling?
Lesly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.