Dee
Dee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark water, divine, or derived from the initial letter 'D'.
Origin and history
Dee originated as a short form or nickname for names beginning with the letter 'D', such as David or Daniel, as well as a reference to the River Dee in Scotland and Wales. It was used moderately as a masculine given name in the United States throughout the 20th century. Today, it is relatively rare as an independent given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
7,269 babies in the United States have been named Dee since 1880. It ranks #1419 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- UT (23.3 %)
- OK (10.6 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- ID (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 276 |
| 1890-1900 | 271 |
| 1900-1910 | 302 |
| 1910-1920 | 818 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,090 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,010 |
| 1940-1950 | 967 |
| 1950-1960 | 958 |
| 1960-1970 | 683 |
| 1970-1980 | 380 |
| 1980-1990 | 216 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 69 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Dee
- Dee Brown: Author, Historian
- Dee Dee Ramone: Musician, Songwriter
- Dee Snider: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Dee often originated as a phonetic spelling of the spoken letter 'D'.
- The name is shared with notable rivers in Scotland, Wales, and England.