How Many People Are Named Kees?
Complete statistics for the name Kees: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kees is a rare Dutch name, very uncommon in the US with only 138 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 2,388,499 Americans. The majority of those named Kees are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 141 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kees Through the Generations
Kees saw its peak popularity in 2003 with 11 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 138 people named Kees living in the United States, with most of them being younger adults. The age distribution shows 107 individuals under 30, 34 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating that Kees is primarily a name of the younger generation.
⭐ Famous People Named Kees
Kees is a masculine nickname, contracted (shortened) name, or given name common in the Netherlands, originally derived from the name Cornelis. An alternate spelling is Cees.…
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Other names sharing Kees's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Kees
How Many People Have the Name Kees?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,919 people in the United States currently share the name Kees. That works out to roughly 1 in every 172,720 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kees a Common or Rare Name?
Kees is classified as Very 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 Kees Mean?
Kees means "Dutch diminutive form of Cornelis" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kees in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kees Most Popular?
The name Kees reached peak popularity in 2003, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kees?
Approximately 1,919 people named Kees live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,919. That works out to roughly 1 in 172,720 Americans.
Is Kees a rare name?
Kees is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 172,720 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kees mean?
Kees means "Dutch diminutive form of Cornelis" and comes from Dutch origins.
Is Kees more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kees are male and 0% are female.
When was Kees most popular?
Kees peaked in 2003 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.