263,309births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
1988Peak · Scotland
#348Ireland 2025
Lee is a boy name family recorded 263,309 times in 15 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#348 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1988, at 480.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Lee
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | English | 233,627 | 🇺🇸 United States | #725 | 1882 | ▲ 9 % |
| Lee | English | 7,888 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1093 | 1996 | ▼ 55 % |
| Lee | English | 7,212 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1988 | – |
| Lee | English | 4,159 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #348 | 1996 | ▼ 61 % |
| Lee | English | 3,862 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1980 | – |
| Lee | English | 1,947 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1980 | – |
Questions about Lee
How popular is the name Lee?
In 2025 it ranked #348 in Ireland. Official registers record 263,309 births across 15 countries.
When was Lee most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1988, at 480.9 births per 100,000.
Is Lee a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lee is a boy name.