How Many People Are Named Lee?
295,534
people in the United States are named Lee
1 in 1,133 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#262
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0882%
Of US population
Peak Year
1956
5,446 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
LEE
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was derived from Old English leah meaning "clearing". The surname belonged to Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), commander of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. In his honour, it has been commonly used as a given name in the American South.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
21,167
California
16,882
New York
15,883
Pennsylvania
14,374
Illinois
12,473
Ohio
11,627
Mississippi
11,085
Michigan
10,232
North Carolina
9,661
Georgia
8,859
💡 Fun Facts About "Lee"
- 395 babies were named Lee in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1956
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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