Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Eslie since 1915
Babies named Eslie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eslie's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 16 |
| 1920s | 0 | 39 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 22 | 0 |
| 2010s | 26 | 0 |
| 2020s | 18 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eslie is a modern name of unclear origin, first recorded in U.S. data in 2003. It is primarily given to girls, though its rarity makes it a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a possible increase in appeal among parents seeking unconventional names. In 2025, Eslie ranked 13,208, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 267,878 births. Its peak popularity occurred in 2020, though overall numbers remain very low. As a contemporary coinage, Eslie lacks deep historical roots but fits a pattern of names ending in the popular 'lee' sound. Without a settled meaning, parents may be drawn to its soft, melodic sound. The name has not charted in any top states, reflecting its niche status.
Eslie is a modern name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Eslee or a creative spelling inspired by names like Leslie or Ainsley. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has seen modest use since, particularly for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzy
Variants: Eslee
Sibling names for Eslie
Names that share Eslie's style, for a brother or sister.
