Lesley
Girl name · 3,797 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lesley: 3,797 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 341 births in 1974.
Lesley is a Scottish name originally derived from the place name Leslie in Aberdeenshire, with its Gaelic roots likely meaning "garden of holly" or, alternatively, "grey fort." Once a surname, it became a popular unisex given name—though it has been far more common for girls in Scotland since the mid-20th century. Famous bearers include model and actress Lesley Hornby, better known as Twiggy, who defined 1960s fashion, and actress Lesley Sharp, celebrated for her roles in British television. The place itself, Leslie in Fife
Girl 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1974341 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 3,797since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 74%vs prior 5y