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Lee
BoyMeaning of Lee: English: 'meadow'
Lee is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 708th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1235th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#708
387 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1235
22 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
295,926
First recorded 1880 · peak 1956
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
79% boys · 21% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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