Kee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kee has its origins in Old English, meaning 'royal' or 'noble'. It has evolved through different historical forms, including 'cyne' and 'kyn'. The name is not associated with any biblical references. Kee gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a modern name today, often linked with creativity. Notable individuals with this name include Keeley Hawes and Kee Marcello.
The name Kee is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kee has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1726th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1318th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2215th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3737th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4624th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12556th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18598th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Kee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kee"
Pronunciation
/kiː/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kee is derived from the Old English word 'cyne', meaning 'royal' or 'noble'.
Meaning
royal, noble
Language Evolution
Old English: Cyne, Middle English: Kyn, Modern English: Kee
Historical Usage
The name Kee gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Key, Kie, Kea
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kee is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Keeley Hawes, Kee Marcello
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kee"
"Kee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1726th of 7545 | 312 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1318th of 6773 | 491 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2215th of 7552 | 255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3737th of 10718 | 122 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4624th of 16616 | 162 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12556th of 24088 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18598th of 23106 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Kee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
27.15% 310th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
20.62% 319th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
25.84% 717th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
38.48% 1556th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- | - |
46.57% 2942nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.