How Many People Are Named Kee?

Complete statistics for the name Kee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kee
Rare
modern American coinage

Kee, a very rare male name, is held by just 611 people in the US, making up 1 in 540,529 Americans. The majority of those named Kee are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~8,314
Living in US
1 in 39,866
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Classic
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,210
Worldwide Bearers
#21,272
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
23,884
🇨🇳 China
4,147
🇸🇬 Singapore
3,812
🇺🇸 United States
3,076
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
2,162
🇮🇳 India
1,479
🇹🇭 Thailand
836
🇨🇦 Canada
566
🇲🇺 Mauritius
373
🇸🇷 Suriname
247

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
601 (98%)
♀ Female
10 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
64
Would be under 30 (5%)
282
Would be 30–60 (20%)
1,070
Would be over 60 (76%)

All 1,416 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kee Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Kee has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name with a slow but steady rise in popularity. In 1924, it peaked with 44 births, a significant number compared to its current standing. Today, the name is most commonly found among individuals aged 60 and above, with 76% of the 611 living bearers falling into this age group. This demographic skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by some.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arizona 781
New Mexico 158
California 21
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Kee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kee's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kee

How Many People Have the Name Kee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,314 people in the United States currently share the name Kee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,866 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kee a Common or Rare Name?

Kee is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kee Mean?

Kee means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kee in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Kee Most Popular?

The name Kee reached peak popularity in 1924, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kee?

Approximately 8,314 people named Kee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,314. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,866 Americans.

Is Kee a rare name?

Kee is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,866 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kee mean?

Kee means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kee are male and 2% are female.

When was Kee most popular?

Kee peaked in 1924 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,314
All-Time Births8,314
1 in X1 in 39,866
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1924
World Rank#21,272
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.