Garden of hollies; to let loose
Lessie originated as a diminutive for names like Leslie or Celeste. As a variant of Leslie, it shares the Scottish meaning 'garden of hollies,' while as a nickname for Celeste, it carries the Latin meaning 'heavenly.' It was most popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Lessie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,953 in 1991.
Supercentenarian and oldest living person in the US at the time of her death
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
