Greenlee
Every Greenlee since 2001 — 842 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Greenlee
Greenlee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,542 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 842 American babies have been named Greenlee. Its peak came in 2010, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Greenlee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Greenlee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,143 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,039 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,544 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,180 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,697 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,825 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,697 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,021 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,191 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,446 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,202 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,058 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,230 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,426 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,990 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,138 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,066 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,941 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,582 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,183 |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,705 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,587 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,185 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Greenlee in 2025?
Greenlee ranked #8,542 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Greenlee?
842 babies have been named Greenlee in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Greenlee most popular?
Greenlee peaked in 2010, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Greenlee a boy or girl name?
Greenlee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Greenlee rising or falling?
Greenlee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.