Yee
Every Yee since 1880 — 483 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yee
Yee 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 1880, 483 American babies have been named Yee — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Yee stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yee 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 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,393 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,503 | 9 | #6,396 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,833 | 16 | #3,774 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,662 | 16 | #3,068 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,379 | 11 | #3,837 |
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| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,308 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,241 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,096 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #907 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yee in 2025?
Yee 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 Yee?
483 babies have been named Yee in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yee most popular?
Yee peaked in 1990, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Yee a boy or girl name?
Yee is used for both: about 42% of babies named Yee have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Yee rising or falling?
Yee has been roughly stable over the past decade.