Holly garden
Originally a Scottish surname and place name, Leslie is derived from 'leas-cuilinn', meaning a garden or court of holly trees. It became popular as a given name for both genders in the 19th century, though it is now more commonly associated with girls in the United States.
About 393 girls were named Leslie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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