Dee
Dee: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /diː/
Meaning and origin of Dee
- A unisex given name, short for names beginning with D.
How popular is Dee?
Since 1880, 15,830 girls and 7,269 boys in the U.S. have been named Dee (69% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #381 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #255 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Dee
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Sibling name ideas for Dee
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Dee FAQ
What does the name Dee mean?
A unisex given name, short for names beginning with D.
How popular is the name Dee?
Since 1880, 15,830 girls and 7,269 boys in the U.S. have been named Dee (69% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #381 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #255 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Dee a boy or girl name?
Dee is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (15,830 girls and 7,269 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.