Lislie is a unique and distinctive female given name, believed to have originated from Scottish roots. It's composed of the elements 'Li' and 'slie', which likely derive from the personal names Laisla and Sleuth. While it's not one of the most commonly encountered names, Lislie possessess an elegant and charming sound that makes it memorable. Historically, this name has been more prevalent in Scotland and areas with significant Scottish influence.
The name Lislie was popular among parents of newborns in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with a total of 27 babies being named Lislie over these years. The highest number of Lislies were born in 1978 and 1985, each year seeing 6 births. Meanwhile, 1975, 1979, and 1984 had 5 Lislie babies each.