Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Alee since 1905
Babies named Alee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alee's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 | 0 |
| 1910s | 28 | 0 |
| 1920s | 56 | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 20 | 18 |
| 1990s | 98 | 19 |
| 2000s | 146 | 11 |
| 2010s | 99 | 5 |
| 2020s | 26 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alee is a rare and modern American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1905, though it has never entered the top 1,000 names. Its peak year of usage remains 1905, but it has been on a declining trajectory since 2008. As a creative respelling, Alee reflects the African American tradition of distinctive phonetic coinages. Its lack of top state association and absence of known famous bearers underscore its uncommon usage. Parents choosing Alee today are drawn to its sleek, contemporary sound and the flexibility of the nickname Lee.
Alee is a modern American coinage, likely arising in the early 20th century as a variant of names like Alicia or Alisha, or as a respelling of the surname Lee. It follows a pattern of African American name innovation where phonetic spellings and the suffix -ee create a distinctive sound. No historical derivation in older languages is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee
Sibling names for Alee
Names that share Alee's style, for a brother or sister.
