Lee
lee
US Popularity:1382
Origin:British
Meaning:Pasture, meadow; Poet; Plum
If you want baby to appreciate the simple things in life, then this gender-neutral name ought to do the trick. With its short and sweet sound, as well as idyllic meaning, there's a lot to like about Lee. This name is of British origins and means "pasture," or "meadow," to help instill baby with an appreciation for the world around him. For some creative influence, Lee may also come from the Old Irish word laoidh, meaning "poem." It can also serve as a variant of Mandarin name Li, meaning "plum." It's also incredibly popular as a middle name because it pairs so well with countless other names. A more feminine spelling can be found in Leigh.
Famous People Named Lee
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Bruce LeeActor
- Harper LeeAuthor
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Spike LeeDirector
- Stan LeeArtist
Lee Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lee is currently #1066 on The Bump
Boy:Lee is currently #779 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lee is currently #585 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lee is currently #1382 in U.S. births
Boy:Lee is currently #1467 in U.S. births
Girl:Lee is currently #9295 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#9295
in 2022
+ 3634
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 200
Ancestry, Lee Family History
Ancestry, Li Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, lea (n.), September 2017
House of Names, Lee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Lee
WordSense, laoidh
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