An estimated 14,847 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 26 years old.
Is Lesly still popular?
Yes. Lesly is holding steady, with 149 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lesly most common?
Lesly has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 4.0× more often than the national baseline.
1936Peak 20032025
Peak year
2003
Decline from peak
82.2%
2025
149
All-time
15,281
Diaspora map
Lesly spread fast — broke out in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, and Texas (2000) and ran high in 14 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, and Texas, 2000 · over-represented in 14 states over 7 years