Lee
Male name · ↓ Falling
26,893
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lee
Lee is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 125,210 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 8,378 births |
| 1890s | 9,985 births |
| 1900s | 11,396 births |
| 1910s | 10,764 births |
| 1920s | 11,345 births |
| 1930s | 10,914 births |
| 1940s | 12,944 births |
| 1950s | 14,561 births |
| 1960s | 12,001 births |
| 1970s | 8,586 births |
| 1980s | 7,706 births |
| 1990s | 3,493 births |
| 2000s | 1,568 births |
| 2010s | 1,146 births |
| 2020s | 423 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lee?
Lee has been given to 26,893 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 1,554 births that year.
Is Lee a boy or girl name?
Lee is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lee most popular?
Lee was most popular in 1947, when 1,554 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lee?
Lee first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).