Boys name · New York
Lee in New York
In SSA data for New York, 11,305 babies are named Lee across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #759 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
Popularity over time
Lee in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #161 |
| 1926 | 64 | #156 |
| 1943 | 130 | #111 |
| 1959 | 260 | #103 |
| 1976 | 108 | #166 |
| 1992 | 52 | #338 |
| 2009 | 26 | #587 |
| 2025 | 19 | #759 |
Lee had its most births in New York in 1959, when 260 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in New York came in 1946, at #91.
Lee started at #161 in 1910 and finished at #759 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #91 in 1946 and a low of #1389 in 2019.
Arkansas gave Lee its highest national rank, #19, in 1910. See Lee in every state →
How popular is Lee in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 11,305 babies are named Lee across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #759 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
How many babies are named Lee in New York?
19 Lee babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Lee in New York?
In 2025, Lee sat at #759 on the boys list for New York.
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.