#7142024 rank
1951peak year
226,133babies named Lee since 1880
▲ +25%5-year trend
Lee popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lee mean?
From an English surname meaning 'meadow, clearing', from Old English leah. A mid-century staple for boys that crossed freely over gender lines.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, nature
Names like Lee
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lee, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lees
- Lee Majors, actor
Spellings & variants
Leigh
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