Dee
dee
US Popularity:26580
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Dark, black
Dee is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, meaning “dark” or “black.” With this simple mono-syllabic name, your little one can embrace their mysterious side, sharing curiosity with the world around them. Straying from the light that many will follow, baby Dee will carve their own path through the world. This title is a popular name on its own, but also acts as an abbreviation for names of various origins beginning with the letter D, allowing you to ascribe your own meaning to it.
Dee Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dee is currently #2825 on The Bump
Boy:Dee is currently #1933 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dee is currently #1576 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dee is currently #26580 in U.S. births
Boy:Dee is currently #28732 in U.S. births
Girl:Dee is currently #22760 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2012
Gender:
Girl
#22766
in 2012
+ 5911
from 2010
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 121
Ancestry, Dee Family History
Behind the Name, Dee, October 2011
Surname DB, Last name: Dee
House of Names, Dee History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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