Lesly
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lesly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 460 babies have been named Lesly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lesly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,618 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,618
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lesly is also used as a girl name, ranked #1102.
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About the Name Lesly
Lesly is a boy name .
Is Lesly a boy or girl name? Lesly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,618 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,102. Lesly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lesly is currently ranked #38,618 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lesly include Les, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lesly include Leslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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