Lee

Lee is a unisex name of English origin meaning “meadow.” In 2024 it was given to 395 babies in the United States.

Lee at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“meadow”
Pronunciation
/liː/

About the name Lee

Lee belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “meadow” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lee first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 295,534 babies since 1880, including 395 in 2024.

Lee in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Lee in 2024
395
Total since 1880
295,534

Lee in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Lee in 2025
27
Total since 1996
7,942

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lee mean?

Lee means “meadow” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lee a boy or girl name?

Lee is a unisex name. In 2024, 395 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lee?

Lee comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lee?

Lee is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 295,534 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Lee?

Lee is pronounced /liː/ (IPA).

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