Lesley
Pronunciation: [ l-EHSL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lesley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,983 babies have been named Lesley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lesley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,214 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,214
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Lesley is also used as a girl name, ranked #4093.
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About the Name Lesley
Lesley is a boy name .
Is Lesley a boy or girl name? Lesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,214 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,093. Lesley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lesley is currently ranked #12,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lesley include Les, Lesl, Lesly, Leslie, Ley, Leie, and Leskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lesley include Leslie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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