Kee
Kee is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Fire, or son of the fiery one (from Gaelic origins).
Origin and history
Kee is a short, distinct name with roots in Gaelic tradition, often originating as an anglicized short form of names like McKee or McKean. It can also appear independently or as a romanization of Asian names. In the United States, it has been a rare masculine choice throughout the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,406 babies in the United States have been named Kee since 1880. It ranks #3313 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AZ (80.9 %)
- NM (16.4 %)
- CA (2.2 %)
- WI (0.52 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 71 |
| 1920-1930 | 305 |
| 1930-1940 | 273 |
| 1940-1950 | 236 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kee often derives from Gaelic patronymics associated with the element meaning 'fire'.
- Although uncommon, Kee has been recorded as a given name in U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.