NAME PROFILE
Les
Les is a name often used as a diminutive of Leslie, which originates from a Scottish surname meaning 'garden of holly.' The name conveys a sense of friendliness and approachability, often associated with warmth and sociability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,480 |
| Gender | Male (34% / 66%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1938 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 18%NY — 16%WA — 15%IL — 14%
Notable People
Les Paul (Guitarist and inventor, known for the electric guitar) · Leslie Nielsen (Actor, *Airplane!*) · Les Claypool (Bassist and singer, known for Primus) · Leslie Howard (Actor, *Gone with the Wind*) · Lesley Manville (Actress, known for *Phantom Thread*)
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