Lee Jefferson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lee Jefferson — meadow
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lee Jefferson 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 Jefferson: Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b. 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: Jefferson

English

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.

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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 Jefferson

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 Jefferson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Jefferson?
The surname Jefferson originates from English. Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.
How common is the surname Jefferson?
The surname Jefferson is shared by approximately 55K people worldwide.
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