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.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lessie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Supercentenarian and oldest living person in the US at the time of her death
