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)
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.
Style
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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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