How Common is the First Name Lee?
We estimate that there are 162,739 people named Lee who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Lee is the 208th most common for men, and the 339th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Lee?
The average person named Lee is 56.34 years old.
Is Lee a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
387 people named Lee were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 725th most popular name for boys, and the 1,408th most popular overall.
The popularity of Lee peaked in 1900, when it was the 39th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Lee a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Lee is a unisex name, but more common for men. 75.7% of people named Lee are male, while 24.3% are female.
Facts About the Name Lee
Popularity of Lee in England
In 2020, Lee was the 785th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.