Bee
Bee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bee (the insect) or a diminutive of names beginning with B.
Origin and history
Bee is an English name originally derived from the word for the pollinating insect or used as a short form for names like Barnaby or Beatrice. Historically used for both boys and girls in the U.S., it peaked in usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a standalone male given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,023 babies in the United States have been named Bee since 1880. It ranks #3660 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.9 %)
- WI (20.9 %)
- MN (13.8 %)
- KY (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 59 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 266 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Bee
- Bee Ho Gray: Performer, Actor
Fun facts
- While rare overall, Bee saw its highest relative popularity in the United States during the late nineteenth century.
- It functions both as a direct nature name referring to the honey-producing insect and as a classic short form for longer names.