NAME PROFILE
Lee
Lee is of Old English origin, meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' It suggests a connection to nature and tranquility, embodying a sense of peace and openness. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, representing someone who is grounded and approachable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 295,926 |
| Gender | Male (73% / 27%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 20%NY — 20%TX — 20%PA — 20%TN — 19%
Notable People
Lee Min-ho (Actor, *Boys Over Flowers*) · Lee Harvey Oswald (Assassin of President John F. Kennedy) · Lee Pace (Actor, *The Hobbit* series) · Lee Iacocca (Automotive executive, former CEO of Chrysler) · Lee Ann Womack (Country singer, *I Hope You Dance*)
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