Lee
boy name#725 in 2025Lee entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #39 in 1900, ranks #725 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#725
rank today
#39
peak (1900)
366
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #45 |
| 1890s | #47 |
| 1900s | #48 |
| 1910s | #78 |
| 1920s | #84 |
| 1930s | #81 |
| 1940s | #88 |
| 1950s | #100 |
| 1960s | #114 |
| 1970s | #129 |
| 1980s | #142 |
| 1990s | #319 |
| 2000s | #572 |
| 2010s | #687 |
| 2020s | #719 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lee has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania.
Living bearers
About 128,000 people named Lee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lee alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lee in 2025?
- Lee ranks #725 among US boy names in 2025, with 366 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lee most popular?
- Lee peaked in 1900, reaching #39 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lee with classmates?
- Lee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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