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Leslie

Leslie is a unisex name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Leslie?

Recorded births named Leslie by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	383,418 births
England & Wales since 1996	315 births
Ireland since 1964	697 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Leslie's popularity over time

Babies named Leslie per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1957 (8,199/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1970 (50/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (36/yr).

When was Leslie popular?

Leslie reached its peak in 1957, when it was the #102 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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