Dee
Dee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark, sacred water, or short form of names beginning with D.
Origin and history
Dee originated both as a short form for names starting with the letter 'D' (such as Deanna, Delia, or Dolores) and as a hydronymic name derived from the River Dee in Wales and Scotland. It enjoyed steady usage as a given name in the United States throughout the mid-20th century. Today, it is more commonly encountered as a nickname or middle name than a standalone given name for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
15,830 babies in the United States have been named Dee since 1880. It ranks #1228 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- OK (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 86 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 302 |
| 1920-1930 | 401 |
| 1930-1940 | 836 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,547 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,327 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,826 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,585 |
| 1980-1990 | 509 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dee
- Dee Dee Myers: Political Commentator, Press Secretary
- Dee Wallace: Actress, Author
Fun facts
- The river name Dee derives from the ancient Celtic word for 'goddess' or 'sacred one'.
- Dee was most popular in the United States between the 1930s and 1960s.