Rising since 2007, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Hartlee since 2007
Babies named Hartlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 226 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Hartlee is a modern American name that emerged in 2007, reflecting a trend for inventive, surname-style names ending in -lee for girls. As of 2025, it ranked 3,903rd in U.S. popularity, with a 1 in 43,440 incidence rate among newborn girls. The name has been steadily rising since its debut, reaching its peak rank in 2025. Its strongest regional foothold is in Texas, one of the few states where it appears in significant numbers. While its precise etymology is uncertain, Hartlee appears to blend the masculine Hart ('stag') with the fashionable -lee suffix, mirroring the popularity of names like Hadlee and Kinslee. Though still uncommon, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding name.
Hartlee is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 2007. It appears to be formed from the English surname or given name Hart, which derives from Old English heorot meaning 'stag', combined with the fashionable suffix -lee (from Old English leah 'woodland clearing'). The name likely arose as a creative variant of Hartley or as a feminized form of Hart, following trends for soft, surname-style names ending in -lee for girls.
Where Hartlee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hart, Lee, Harty
Sibling names for Hartlee
Names that share Hartlee's style, for a brother or sister.
