Lee
Lee is of English origin, derived from Old English meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' It has also been used as a traditional Chinese and Korean name with various meanings depending on the characters used.
Current Popularity
#714 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Popular across multiple cultures with different origins
- •Short and memorable with a gentle yet confident sound
Similar Names
Famous People
Lee Marvin
Actor
Lee Iacocca
Automotive executive
Lee Pace
Actor
Lee Child
Author
Statistics
233,256
Total births since 1880
1951
Peak year
Discovery
Keep exploring
Use these paths to keep browsing instead of backing out into a blank search.
Rising now
Browse trending names
See names climbing fastest right now.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Find names that have stayed strong for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
Jump into the broadest popularity list.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
Follow cultural stories that shaped naming trends.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Move from inspiration into editorial advice.