Rising since 2017, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Radlee since 2012
Babies named Radlee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Radlee's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 33 |
| 2020s | 19 | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Radlee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2012. Its rank of 8,910 in 2025 places it as a rare choice, with roughly 1 in 213,510 babies receiving the name. The name peaked in 2022 and has been on a rising trajectory since 2017, reflecting the broader trend of surnames and coined names ending in '-lee'. Despite its recent origin, Radlee has not been associated with any top states, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. As a unisex name, it has been more common for boys but is used for girls as well. Its meaning is uncertain, as it appears to be a blend of the slang term 'rad' and the fashionable suffix, rather than a name with historical roots. Radlee fits a modern, creative naming style and offers a fresh alternative to more established names like Radley or Hadley.
Radlee appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed from the sound 'rad' (as in 'radical') and the fashionable suffix '-lee', common in contemporary American naming. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, and its use has been steadily rising since 2017.
Sibling names for Radlee
Names that share Radlee's style, for a brother or sister.
