Greenlee is of American origin, derived from Old English elements 'grene' meaning 'green', and 'leah' signifying 'woodland clearing'. This name gained popularity during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today.
The name Greenlee experienced a peak in popularity between 2007 and 2010, with birth counts ranging from 49 to 57. However, it has been on a steady decline since then, with the lowest count in recent years being just 11 births in 2021. Over the entire period from 2001 to 2023, there were a total of 818 babies named Greenlee.