Holding steady.
Popularity of Katelee since 1995
Babies named Katelee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katelee is a modern invention, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1995. It reached its peak in the year 2008, reflecting the popularity of compound names blending classic elements. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, with an even distribution across states in the most recent decade. While no top states were recorded, the name's usage mirrors trends in the 2000s for feminine names combining -lee suffixes with traditional short forms.
Katelee is a modern compound name, formed from Kate, a diminutive of Katherine (from Greek Aikaterine, often associated with 'pure'), and Lee, an English surname derived from Old English 'leah' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of blending traditional names to create unique feminine given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kate, Katie, Lee
Variants: Katlee, Kately, Catelee
Sibling names for Katelee
Names that share Katelee's style, for a brother or sister.
