Lee Cortese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lee Cortese — meadow
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lee Cortese is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lee is a feminine given name of English origin. From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname. The surname Cortese: Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L. Lee is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lee reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lee

Meaning: meadow

English

From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname.

Surname: Cortese

English

Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lee is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lee by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lee Cortese

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lee Cortese:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lee?
The first name Lee originates from English. From Old English lēah, meaning "clearing in the woods" or "meadow." Also a common Korean surname.
When was Lee most popular?
The name Lee reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cortese?
The surname Cortese originates from English. Anthony Cortese (born 1947), US environmental scientist Bob Cortese (born 1943), US college football coach Cristoforo Cortese (c. 1399–1445), Venetian miniaturist and illuminator Dan Cortese (born 1967), US actor David D. Cortese (born 1956), US political figure (Santa Clara County, California Supervisor) Deena Cortese (born 1987), American television personality, Jersey Shore Domenico Tarcisio Cortese (1931–2011), Roman Catholic Bishop of Mileto-Nicotera-Tropea Dominic L.
How common is the surname Cortese?
The surname Cortese is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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