Boys name · California
Lee in California
Lee was the 1068th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 20 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,287 babies Lee.
Popularity over time
Lee in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 58th |
| 1926 | 78 | 97th |
| 1943 | 168 | 94th |
| 1959 | 257 | 136th |
| 1976 | 151 | 183rd |
| 1992 | 87 | 377th |
| 2009 | 28 | 840th |
| 2025 | 20 | 1068th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 58th in 1910 to 1068th in 2025.
The most babies named Lee in California in a single year was 276, in 1960. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Lee reached its best rank of 19th in Arkansas (1910). See Lee in every state →
How popular is Lee in California?
Lee was the 1068th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 20 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,287 babies Lee.
How many babies are named Lee in California?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Lee in California. The most babies named Lee in California in a single year was 276, in 1960.
What is the rank of Lee in California?
Lee ranked 1068th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.