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Dee

Pronunciation: [ d-EE ]

Boy Name #29,862 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dee is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EE.

Popularity Over Time

#29,862
Current Rank
Peaked 1953 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,862
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dee

Is Dee a boy or girl name?
Dee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29862. As a girl name, it is ranked #24389. Dee is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Dee?
Dee is pronounced d-EE.
How popular is the name Dee?
Dee is currently ranked #29862 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Dee a common or rare name?
Dee is an uncommon name, ranked #29862 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dee

Dee is a boy name .

Is Dee a boy or girl name? Dee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,862 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,389. Dee is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dee is currently ranked #29,862 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dee include Deegan, Deen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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