Leslie is a unisex given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, which means "garden of peace" or "garden spot". The surname was first used as a given name in the early 20th century.
The name Leslie has been popular among both boys and girls throughout history. In fact, it has consistently ranked among the top 1,000 names for babies born in the United States since the 1930s.
Leslie is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history, including Leslie Charteris, a British writer of mystery novels featuring Simon Templar, and Leslie Nielsen, a Canadian-American actor best known for his comedic roles in films like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun" series.
"Statistics show that the name Leslie was given to five babies born in the United States in the year 1967."