Boys name · New York
Lee in New York
Lee was the 759th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 19 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 11,305 babies Lee.
Popularity over time
Lee in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 161st |
| 1926 | 64 | 156th |
| 1943 | 130 | 111th |
| 1959 | 260 | 103rd |
| 1976 | 108 | 166th |
| 1992 | 52 | 338th |
| 2009 | 26 | 587th |
| 2025 | 19 | 759th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 161st in 1910 to 759th in 2025.
The most babies named Lee in New York in a single year was 260, in 1959. Its best showing was 91st among boys names in 1946.
Across the country, Lee reached its best rank of 19th in Arkansas (1910). See Lee in every state →
How popular is Lee in New York?
Lee was the 759th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 19 babies named Lee that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 11,305 babies Lee.
How many babies are named Lee in New York?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Lee in New York. The most babies named Lee in New York in a single year was 260, in 1959.
What is the rank of Lee in New York?
Lee ranked 759th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 91st among boys names in 1946.
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.