Brentlee
23% girls · 77% boys
About Brentlee
Brentlee is a modern masculine name that combines the traditional name Brent with the popular '-lee' suffix. Brent itself has English origins as a place name meaning 'high place' or 'hill,' and was originally a surname before becoming a given name. The addition of 'lee' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing') creates a contemporary compound name that fits current trends for longer, distinctive boys' names with natural elements. Brentlee exemplifies the modern preference for unique spellings and combinations while maintaining recognizable components. Though relatively uncommon, it shares stylistic elements with popular names like Bentley, Bradley, and Brently. The name projects a casual, friendly image with a touch of rugged appeal appropriate for the modern era.
Brentlee is also given to girls, where it ranks #15335 in the US.
Pronounced BRENT-lee.
As of October 2026, Brentlee ranked #15335 for girls and #5424 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7883 for girls in 2012 and #1754 for boys in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,768 | 85 | 44.3 |
| 2015 | #1,754 | 87 | 45.4 |
| 2016 | #1,903 | 77 | 40.6 |
| 2017 | #2,192 | 61 | 33 |
| 2018 | #2,284 | 59 | 32.5 |
| 2019 | #2,218 | 63 | 35.1 |
| 2020 | #3,029 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #3,130 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,159 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | #3,570 | 32 | 18.7 |
| 2024 | #4,574 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |