Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Lezlie since 1944
Babies named Lezlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 496 |
| 1960s | 646 |
| 1970s | 380 |
| 1980s | 254 |
| 1990s | 208 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Lezlie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, a variant spelling of the more common Leslie. It reached its peak popularity in 1962, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2007. Though it does not rank in the top 1,000 names and has no recorded top states, the name Lezlie offers a distinctive spelling of a familiar name. Its origins trace back to a Scottish place name and clan, giving it a subtle nod to heritage without being overly traditional.
Lezlie is a modern variant spelling of Leslie or Lesley, names derived from a Scottish surname originating from the lands of Leslie in Aberdeenshire. The place name itself may come from the Gaelic leas celyn, meaning 'garden of hollies', or from lios, meaning 'enclosure' or 'fortress'. Historically, Leslie was used as a Scottish clan name before becoming a given name for both boys and girls, with the feminine usage rising in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lez, Lee, Liz
Sibling names for Lezlie
Names that share Lezlie's style, for a brother or sister.
