Gender: Female
Origin: Gaelic, English
Meaning: Gaelic name meaning "garden of holly" or "holly garden".
Pronunciation: LEZ-lee, /ˈlɛzli/, L EH S L IY
Popularity Rank: #1,180
Derived from the Gaelic name "Lachlann", meaning "garden of holly" or "holly garden". It can also be derived from the name of an ancient Celtic god.
The name Leslie is of Gaelic, English origin and means Gaelic name meaning "garden of holly" or "holly garden"., From Leslie, From the Gray Castle, Garden of Hollies. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leslie is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, France, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LEZ-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlɛzli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EH S L IY
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Leslie is recorded 55,635 times globally, ranking it as the 1,180th most common name worldwide.
Leslie is most prevalent in United States of America, with 24,584 occurrences, making it the 221th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Leslie is found among 1 in every 74 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #221 | 1 : 74 |
| Mexico | #407 | 1 : 173 |
| France | #628 | 1 : 266 |
| Peru | #447 | 1 : 345 |
| Chile | #368 | 1 : 224 |
| United Kingdom | #591 | 1 : 215 |
| Canada | #347 | 1 : 222 |
| South Africa | #1,453 | 1 : 1,631 |
| Colombia | #1,754 | 1 : 1,441 |
| Belgium | #724 | 1 : 377 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leslie from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:47 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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