Leslie is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Leslie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
US Rank #605
About the Name Leslie
Leslie is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 470 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #874 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Leslie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #605, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Leslie
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Leslie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Leslie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Leslie is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 470 places over the last five years to #2264 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Leslie is more popular in the US (#605) than in the UK (#2264). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Leslie include: Leslie Schofield — Leslie Schofield is a retired English actor who is most famous in the UK for his role as Jeff Healy in the soap opera EastEnders, which he played from 1997 to...; Leslie Mándoki — László "Leslie" Mándoki is a Hungarian-born German musician who became known as a member of the music group Dschinghis Khan.; Leslie Jones (comedian) — Annette Leslie Jones is an American stand-up comedian and actress..
Leslie ranks #605 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
10
UK babies named Leslie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 470 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Leslie
Likely around 1 other Leslie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Leslie
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Sir John Randolph Leslie, 3rd Baronet, commonly known by his nickname, Shane Leslie, was an Anglo-Irish diplomat and writer. He was a first cousin of Sir Winston Churchill.
Leslie Schofield is a retired English actor who is most famous in the UK for his role as Jeff Healy in the soap opera EastEnders, which he played from 1997 to 2000.
László "Leslie" Mándoki is a Hungarian-born German musician who became known as a member of the music group Dschinghis Khan. He continued his career as a solo artist and became a music producer who worked with various internationally famous artists.
Annette Leslie Jones is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She was a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2019, and hosted the ABC game show Supermarket Sweep.
Leslie Louise Van Houten is an American convicted murderer and former member of the Manson Family. During her time with Manson's group, she was known by aliases such as Louella Alexandria, Leslie Marie Sankston, Linda Sue Owens, and Lulu.