Dee Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEE / /diː/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'swarthy'; Irish: 'from the river'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dee has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is often associated with the word 'dark' or 'swarthy'. In Irish, it can refer to geographical features, such as rivers. The name has been used in various contexts, including as a diminutive form of longer names.
Trend Summary
The name Dee has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades, with a notable decline in recent years.
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Variants
- DeeDee
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dee was first seen in the United States in 1880. Dee has ranked as high as #744 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Idaho. In the past 5 years the name Dee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dee (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 20 |
| 1881 | 32 |
| 1882 | 23 |
| 1883 | 22 |
| 1884 | 27 |
| 1885 | 28 |
| 1886 | 26 |
| 1887 | 39 |
| 1888 | 35 |
| 1889 | 24 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1892 | 43 |
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 23 |
| 1895 | 32 |
| 1896 | 24 |
| 1897 | 25 |
| 1898 | 30 |
| 1899 | 28 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 26 |
| 1903 | 25 |
| 1904 | 21 |
| 1905 | 36 |
| 1906 | 38 |
| 1907 | 34 |
| 1908 | 36 |
| 1909 | 35 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 40 |
| 1912 | 64 |
| 1913 | 57 |
| 1914 | 66 |
| 1915 | 120 |
| 1916 | 88 |
| 1917 | 111 |
| 1918 | 112 |
| 1919 | 125 |
| 1920 | 97 |
| 1921 | 120 |
| 1922 | 123 |
| 1923 | 116 |
| 1924 | 116 |
| 1925 | 125 |
| 1926 | 99 |
| 1927 | 102 |
| 1928 | 83 |
| 1929 | 109 |
| 1930 | 88 |
| 1931 | 95 |
| 1932 | 100 |
| 1933 | 99 |
| 1934 | 111 |
| 1935 | 104 |
| 1936 | 100 |
| 1937 | 96 |
| 1938 | 118 |
| 1939 | 99 |
| 1940 | 99 |
| 1941 | 94 |
| 1942 | 86 |
| 1943 | 95 |
| 1944 | 92 |
| 1945 | 65 |
| 1946 | 104 |
| 1947 | 120 |
| 1948 | 106 |
| 1949 | 106 |
| 1950 | 86 |
| 1951 | 104 |
| 1952 | 108 |
| 1953 | 118 |
| 1954 | 98 |
| 1955 | 99 |
| 1956 | 87 |
| 1957 | 97 |
| 1958 | 85 |
| 1959 | 76 |
| 1960 | 102 |
| 1961 | 81 |
| 1962 | 83 |
| 1963 | 93 |
| 1964 | 71 |
| 1965 | 76 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 46 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 40 |
| 1970 | 47 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |