Kee
Every Kee since 1910 — 1,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kee
Kee is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 1,416 American babies have been named Kee. Its peak came in 1924, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kee stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,475 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,112 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,319 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,648 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,863 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,940 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,327 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,663 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,045 | 11 | #4,844 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,081 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,325 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,908 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,611 | 5 | #5,096 |
| 1965 | — | — | 12 | #2,416 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,973 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,264 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,852 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,606 |
| 1940 | — | — | 31 | #1,222 |
| 1935 | — | — | 27 | #1,313 |
| 1930 | — | — | 26 | #1,446 |
| 1925 | — | — | 41 | #1,099 |
| 1920 | — | — | 18 | #1,926 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,632 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,727 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kee
- Kee Marcello Musician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kee in 2025?
Kee did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kee?
1,416 babies have been named Kee in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kee most popular?
Kee peaked in 1924, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Kee a boy or girl name?
Kee is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kee rising or falling?
Kee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kee?
Well-known people named Kee include Kee Marcello (musician).