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Lee

Lee is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#678

How popular is Lee?

Lee has been given to 293,941 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 4,925 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

02,7215,442188019502020
Babies named Lee per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
293,941 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Lee

Is Lee a boy's or a girl's name?

Lee is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Lee?

Lee has been given to 293,941 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.