Boys name · Illinois
Lee in Illinois
Lee was the 668th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,839 babies Lee.
Popularity over time
Lee in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 68th |
| 1926 | 91 | 101st |
| 1943 | 137 | 91st |
| 1959 | 175 | 118th |
| 1976 | 98 | 130th |
| 1992 | 46 | 278th |
| 2009 | 15 | 681st |
| 2025 | 14 | 668th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 68th in 1910 to 668th in 2025.
The most babies named Lee in Illinois in a single year was 208, in 1947. Its best showing was 68th 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 Illinois?
Lee was the 668th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 14 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,839 babies Lee.
How many babies are named Lee in Illinois?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Lee in Illinois. The most babies named Lee in Illinois in a single year was 208, in 1947.
What is the rank of Lee in Illinois?
Lee ranked 668th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 68th 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.