The name Lesle is of French origin and means "from the meadow". It is a variant spelling of the name Leslie, which has Scottish origins but was popularized in France during the Middle Ages.
The name Lesle is believed to have been brought to France by returning crusaders who had encountered it in the Holy Land. Over time, the name became associated with French nobility and was often used as a given name for children of high-ranking families.
Today, Lesle is still used as a given name but has become more common among women than men. It is sometimes spelled without the "e" at the end, resulting in the name Leslie. Despite its French origins, the name Lesle remains popular throughout Europe and North America.
Statistics on the Given Name Lesle in the United States:
The name Lesle has seen a varied trend in its popularity over the years in the United States, with fluctuations in the number of births occurring annually.
In the late 1940s to early 1960s, the name Lesle experienced some popularity spikes. The highest number of births recorded was 13 in 1962, indicating that this period saw a peak interest in the name. However, it's important to note that even during these years, the name wasn't incredibly common, with the annual birth count ranging between 5 to 13.
After the 1960s, the popularity of Lesle began to decline significantly. From 1971 onwards, there were no more than 10 births per year, indicating a steady decrease in its usage as a baby name. This trend continued until the late 1990s, with only sporadic spikes (like the 10 births recorded in 1978).
Interestingly, despite the overall decline in popularity over time, there have been occasional revivals of sorts for Lesle in more recent years. For instance, there were 6 births in 1997 and 7 births in both 1999 and 2003.
In total, from 1947 to 2003, the name Lesle has been given to 187 babies in the United States.