Dee
girl nameDee entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #381 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
—
rank today
#381
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #765 |
| 1890s | #1138 |
| 1900s | #1032 |
| 1910s | #1146 |
| 1920s | #1224 |
| 1930s | #827 |
| 1940s | #475 |
| 1950s | #427 |
| 1960s | #445 |
| 1970s | #967 |
| 1980s | #2368 |
| 1990s | #6014 |
| 2000s | #12831 |
| 2010s | #15238 |
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Dee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dee alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dee in 2025?
- Dee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dee most popular?
- Dee peaked in 1962, reaching #381 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dee with classmates?
- Dee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Dee and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle