Is Kee a boy's or girl's name?

Kee is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Kee most popular?

Kee reached its peak popularity in 1924 with 44 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kee?

Kee is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,406 babies in the U.S. since 1910. Its peak was in 1924.

Kee

An uncommon Chinese pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsChineseNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Kee is a boy's and girl's baby name with roots in multiple cultures — in Chinese it can derive from characters meaning 'rare' or 'wonderful,' while in Gaelic traditions it appeared as a surname-derived given name.

Kee has the minimalist quality of short, one-syllable names that carry maximum impact. In American use it appeared both as a given name and as a short form of names like Keegan or Keegan, bringing a crisp, modern energy that transcends any single cultural origin.

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Popularity Over Time

Kee has 93+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1910.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kee
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	18	#11634	▼
2000s	23	#10694	▼
1990s	98	#6127	▲
1980s	96	#4835	▲
1970s	59	#4995	▼
1960s	105	#2726	▼
1950s	122	#2405	▼
1940s	236	#1505	▼
1930s	273	#1327	▼
1920s	305	#1409	▲
1910s	71	#2353	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(93 years, 1910–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kee
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	6	#11472	-1 (-14.3%)
2015	7	#10111	+2 (40.0%)
2010	5	#13318	-2 (-28.6%)
2005	7	#9646	+2 (40.0%)
2003	5	#11863	-1 (-16.7%)
2001	6	#9940	+1 (20.0%)
2000	5	#11326	-1 (-16.7%)
1999	6	#9325	0
1998	6	#9079	-5 (-45.5%)
1997	11	#5483	+3 (37.5%)
1996	8	#6822	-5 (-38.5%)
1995	13	#4663	+4 (44.4%)
1994	9	#6108	-3 (-25.0%)
1993	12	#4868	+2 (20.0%)
1992	10	#5453	-2 (-16.7%)
1991	12	#4629	+1 (9.1%)
1990	11	#4844	-7 (-38.9%)
1989	18	#3271	+11 (157.1%)
1988	7	#6132	-4 (-36.4%)
1987	11	#4110	+3 (37.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kee as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kee has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1970.

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Current rank

Total births

1970

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kee be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Kee has two lives

Kee, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1910–2016) · Methodology

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