Chee Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationchee / tʃiːChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: wisdom; English: variant of 'Chee' as a diminutive
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Chee can be associated with various characters that denote wisdom or intelligence. It is often used as a given name in Chinese-speaking communities. In English-speaking contexts, Chee may be seen as a diminutive or nickname, reflecting a more casual or affectionate form of address.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chi
- Cheezy
International Variants
- Qi (Chinese)
- Chi (Japanese)
Famous people named Chee
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Fictional characters named Chee
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chee was first seen in the United States in 1920. Chee has ranked as high as #1205 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Chee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chee (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 6 | |
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |