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Lee

male

Meaning

"Clearing Meadow"

From Old English for a clearing, it is common as both surname and concise given name.

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Popularity History of Lee

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#714Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#714

Lee was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-8

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Lee Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Lee.

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Leesy
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lee

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Quick Facts

OriginOld English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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