Meadow of the lake
A modern American compound name combining the nature element 'Lake' with the suffix 'lee', which is derived from the Old English word 'leah' meaning a meadow or clearing. It represents a serene landscape where a body of water meets an open field.
Less common today
Lakelee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,434 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
