Declining since 2009, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Greenlee since 2001
Babies named Greenlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 332 |
| 2010s | 424 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Greenlee is a modern American invention that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 2001. Its composition follows a familiar pattern: a nature-inspired element (green) paired with the ever-popular -lee suffix, reminiscent of names like Kinley and Bentley. The name reached its highest rank of 8,362 in 2010, but has since declined in use: between 2009 and 2025 it has been on a downward trajectory. Roughly 1 in every 134,000 newborns receives this name, making it a rare choice. Its recent creation and lack of historical roots mean it carries no traditional meaning or established cultural associations. Greenlee has not appeared in any U.S. top state lists, reflecting its diffuse, nationwide but infrequent use.
Greenlee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It likely blends the color name "green" with the diminutive suffix -lee, a fashionable ending in late 20th- and early 21st-century American naming. No pre-modern use or traditional etymology has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Green, Lee
Sibling names for Greenlee
Names that share Greenlee's style, for a brother or sister.
