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Davidlee

DAY-vid-lee · Combination of David (beloved) and Lee (meadow or clearing).

Peak popularity
1989
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Davidlee since 1978

Babies named Davidlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 1989Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s6
1980s56
1990s57
2000s32
2010s17
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Davidlee is a compound given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It combines the classic name David, of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved,' with the surname Lee, derived from Old English 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing.' The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978 and saw its peak usage in 1989, when it was given to the most boys that year. Since then, its use has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded rank in national popularity charts. The name reflects a trend of pairing traditional first names with family surnames or middle names to create a distinctive choice. Davidlee has never been associated with any U.S. state's top names list, indicating its niche appeal.

Davidlee is a compound name formed from the Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved,' and the English surname Lee, which derives from Old English 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing.' It first appeared in the United States in the late 1970s, following the trend of hyphenated or combined names. The name enjoyed modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1989, but has remained uncommon since.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dave, Davie, Lee

Variants: David-Lee, David Lee

Sibling names for Davidlee

Names that share Davidlee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Davidlee mean?
Davidlee is a combination of David, an ancient Hebrew name meaning 'beloved,' and Lee, which comes from an Old English word for a meadow or clearing.
How popular is Davidlee currently?
Davidlee is very rare and has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names in recent years. It first appeared in 1978 and saw its highest usage in 1989.
Is Davidlee a boy or girl name?
Davidlee is primarily used for boys.