Lee
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1900, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lee has been recorded 21% of the time for girls and 79% of the time for boys.
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Lee — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#183
in 1955
Current rank
#5214
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lee reached its peak popularity for girls in 1955, ranking #183 nationally with 1,816 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5726 (2014) to #5214 (2024) — a 9% improvement.
As of 2024, Lee ranks #5214 nationally for girls, with 25 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,214 | 25 |
| 2023 | #5,319 | 24 |
| 2022 | #5,102 | 26 |
| 2021 | #7,486 | 15 |
| 2020 | #4,704 | 28 |
| 2019 | #6,093 | 20 |
| 2018 | #5,088 | 26 |
| 2017 | #5,948 | 21 |
Lee — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#39
in 1900
Current rank
#714
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lee reached its peak popularity for boys in 1900, ranking #39 nationally with 675 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #703 (2014) to #714 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Lee ranks #714 nationally for boys, with 370 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #714 | 370 |
| 2023 | #706 | 376 |
| 2022 | #699 | 377 |
| 2021 | #700 | 377 |
| 2020 | #769 | 313 |
| 2019 | #783 | 297 |
| 2018 | #689 | 352 |
| 2017 | #681 | 369 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Lee most popular?
Lee was most popular in 1900, when it ranked #39 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lee becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lee?
At least 295,534 babies have been recorded with the name Lee in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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