Bee

Pronunciation: [ b-EE ]

Bee is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,730 in the US.

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Boy Name #19,730 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Bee is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EE.

Parents who love the name Bee often also consider Blythe, Mackie, Cloral .

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Historical Record

Bee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.

Over 529 babies have been named Bee in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Bee is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,730 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#19,730
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,730
Total SSA Count
6

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Bee is also used as a girl name, ranked #17340.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bee

Is Bee a boy or girl name?
Bee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19730. As a girl name, it is ranked #17340. Bee is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bee?
Bee is pronounced b-EE.
How popular is the name Bee?
Bee is currently ranked #19730 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Bee a common or rare name?
Bee is an uncommon name, ranked #19730 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Bee?
Bee pairs well with Blythe, Mackie, Cloral, Cletus in style and sound.

About the Name Bee

Bee is a boy name .

Is Bee a boy or girl name? Bee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,730 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,340. Bee is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bee is currently ranked #19,730 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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