Boys name · Illinois
Lee in Illinois
The SSA records 9,839 Lee births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #668 most popular boys name, from 14 births that year.
Popularity over time
Lee in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | #68 |
| 1926 | 91 | #101 |
| 1943 | 137 | #91 |
| 1959 | 175 | #118 |
| 1976 | 98 | #130 |
| 1992 | 46 | #278 |
| 2009 | 15 | #681 |
| 2025 | 14 | #668 |
Lee had its most births in Illinois in 1947, when 208 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1910, at #68.
Rank swung between #68 (1910) and #1032 (2012) in Illinois, from #68 in 1910 to #668 in 2025.
Arkansas gave Lee its highest national rank, #19, in 1910. See Lee in every state →
How popular is Lee in Illinois?
The SSA records 9,839 Lee births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #668 most popular boys name, from 14 births that year.
How many babies are named Lee in Illinois?
In 2025, 14 babies born in Illinois were named Lee.
What is the rank of Lee in Illinois?
Lee's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #668.
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.