Glee
Girl nameGlee has been given to 801 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
801
Peak year
1918 (26 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1893
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Glee — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Glee.
FAQ
How popular is the name Glee?
Glee has been given to 801 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Glee peak?
Glee peaked in 1918, when 26 babies were given the name.
Is Glee a girl or boy name?
Glee is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Glee are girls).
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