Total births
348
Girls' name · since 1953
Lezli
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 348 babies named Lezli, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 348
- total births
- 1953–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
348 girls have been named Lezli since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lezli recorded 348 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2010.
- 348 total births
- 1953–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
348 girls have been named Lezli since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 348
- total births
- 1953–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Lezli was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
15 babies were named Lezli in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Lezli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lezli's full recorded timeline at 1974, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lezli at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Lezli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2010
- Peak year (1962)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Lezli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lezli's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Lezli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
53 births
- 1960s
1960s
113 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
67 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 113 births (32% of all-time use).
Lezli by state
Where Lezli concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Lezli's total US births 1.4%
5 of 348 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lezli? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 348 babies named Lezli. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 15 births.
When was Lezli most popular? ▼
Lezli was most popular in the 1960s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Lezli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lezli are California (5 births).
How long has the name Lezli been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lezli since 1953 -- 58 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Lezli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lezlie, Lezly, Lezlee, Leza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lezli's data
- Lezli's decade-level peak was the 1960s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lezlis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lezli
Nearby Names Like Lezli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lezli
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Lezly Girl
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Lezlee Girl
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Leza Girl
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Lezley Girl
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Compare Lezli side by side: Lezli vs Lezlie Lezli vs Lezly Lezli vs Lezlee
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lezli: Baby Name Since 1953 - 348 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lezli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lezli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.