unisex name
Lessley
LES-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 97
Lessley is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 56% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lessley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 28 |
How Popular Is Lessley?
In 2006, Lessley was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lessley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lessley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lessley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lessley
- English LES-lee
Sibling Names for Lessley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lessley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lessley
How popular is the name Lessley?
In 2006, Lessley was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lessley a girl's or a boy's name?
Lessley is used for both girls and boys. About 56% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lessley?
Lessley has 2 syllables.
When was Lessley most popular?
Lessley peaked in 2002, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.