Bee Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbee / /biː/English; Old English
Meaning
Bee: a flying insect; Old English: 'bee'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bee is derived from the Old English word for the insect. It has been used as a nickname and term of endearment. In modern contexts, it is often associated with qualities such as industriousness and community, reflecting the behavior of bees. The name is relatively uncommon as a given name for boys.
Trend Summary
The name Bee is not commonly used in the U.S. and has not shown significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bee was first seen in the United States in 1881. Bee has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Bee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bee (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 11 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |