Lessie

Lessie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Lessie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lessie

Lessie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lessie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #233 in 1904, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 14,072 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lessie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#233 in 1904
Peak year
1916
Total since 1880
14,072

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lessie mean?

The meaning of Lessie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lessie a boy or girl name?

Lessie is a girl name.

What origin is the name Lessie?

Lessie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lessie?

Lessie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #233 in 1904, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].