Bee
boy nameBee entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #563 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#563
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #772 |
| 1890s | #785 |
| 1900s | #906 |
| 1910s | #1631 |
| 1920s | #2971 |
| 1930s | #3307 |
| 1940s | #3421 |
| 1950s | #3452 |
| 1970s | #3168 |
| 1980s | #2170 |
| 1990s | #3942 |
| 2000s | #9112 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Bee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bee alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bee in 2025?
- Bee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bee most popular?
- Bee peaked in 1881, reaching #563 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bee with classmates?
- Bee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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