Dee

Dee is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2017.

Dee at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dee

Dee belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dee first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 23,100 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Dee in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Total since 1880
23,100

Dee in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Dee in 2017
3
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dee mean?

The meaning of Dee is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dee a boy or girl name?

Dee is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Dee?

Dee comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dee?

Dee is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 23,100 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].