Feminine dossier · first seen 1936

Lesly

Stable Cross-generational persistence

Peak era

2003

Peak births

839

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Gen Z

1936Peak 20032025

Quick answers about Lesly

How many people are named Lesly?

An estimated 14,988 living Americans are named Lesly.

How rare is Lesly?

Lesly is uncommon among babies today, with 149 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 82.2% from its 2003 peak.

How old is the typical Lesly?

The median age of a living American named Lesly is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 27 years old.

Is Lesly still popular?

Yes. Lesly is holding steady, with 149 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.

Peak year

2003

Decline from peak

82.2%

2025

149

All-time

15,281

Diaspora map

Lesly broke out in California and Texas (1997) and became over-represented in 10 states over 15 years.

Broke out: California and Texas, 1997 · over-represented in 10 states over 15 years

Lesly has been in gradual retreat. The last decade averaged 2.8× lower than the decade before it — a slow, steady fade rather than a collapse.

Lesly peaked in 2003, when 839 girls were given the name.

In 2025, only 149 girls were given the name.

Down 82.2% from its peak.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 15,281 Americans named Lesly since 1936.

Rarity scoreVery uncommon

Peak generationGen Z

StabilityEra-bound, still legible

TrajectoryCross-generational persistence

Living profile

14,988

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age22

Core range16–27

Playground Density Index 0.3%

Wave type

Steady Decline

A name with a broad middle and a downward recent trajectory.