UnisexEnglish origin

Lee: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

From the meadow, simple and serene.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#768
Peak
#39 in 1900

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #4318801900: #3919001910: #4919101920: #8219201930: #8219301940: #8019401950: #9119501960: #11619601970: #11819701980: #12519801990: #21219902000: #46920002005: #58920052010: #67620102015: #68020152020: #7682020#1#768

What Lee Means

Lee is a unisex name of English origin. From the meadow, simple and serene.

How Popular Lee Is

Lee currently ranks #768 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1900. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Lee

  • Lee reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1900.
  • Lee has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
  • Lee is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Lee

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Sibling Names for Lee

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Questions About Lee

What does Lee mean?

Lee is a unisex name of English origin. From the meadow, simple and serene.

How popular is Lee?

Lee currently ranks #768 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1900. It has held steady.

Where does Lee come from?

Lee comes from English roots. Lee reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1900.

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