How Many People Are Named Lesslie?
Complete statistics for the name Lesslie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lesslie is a very rare female name, with only 512 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 644,560 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2002 with 27 births, but it's still considered a modern choice with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 641 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lesslie Through the Generations
Lesslie has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2002, reflecting a trend among newer-generation names. With an average age of 44, the name skews younger, with 310 out of 512 individuals being under 30 years old. This indicates that while Lesslie isn't as popular as it once was, it remains a name chosen by parents looking for something unique and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lesslie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lesslie
How Many People Have the Name Lesslie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Lesslie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lesslie a Common or Rare Name?
Lesslie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lesslie Mean?
Lesslie means "creative variant of Leslie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lesslie in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Lesslie Most Popular?
The name Lesslie reached peak popularity in 2002, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lesslie?
Approximately 255 people named Lesslie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,299,801 Americans.
Is Lesslie a rare name?
Lesslie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lesslie mean?
Lesslie means "creative variant of Leslie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lesslie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Lesslie are male and 96% are female.
When was Lesslie most popular?
Lesslie peaked in 2002 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.