How Many People Are Named Tee?

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

Tee
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Tee is a very rare name for boys, with only 315 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,048,168 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 16 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the years.

~1,588
Living in US
1 in 208,721
Americans
1982
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
Innovative Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,339
Worldwide Bearers
#29,128
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
9,357
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,231
🇺🇸 United States
4,306
🇨🇳 China
2,074
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,312
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,212
🇮🇩 Indonesia
801
🇱🇷 Liberia
442
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇳🇬 Nigeria
274

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
275 (88%)
♀ Female
39 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
61
Would be under 30 (13%)
213
Would be 30–60 (47%)
184
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 458 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
98

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

📜 Tee Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Tee has maintained a steady presence, though it's far from common. With 315 individuals named Tee currently living in the United States, the name's exact ratio stands at 1 in 1,048,168 Americans. Interestingly, the majority of those named Tee are over 60, with 40% falling into this age bracket, while 47% are aged between 30 and 60, and 13% are under 30. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and somewhat traditional, yet not overly popular.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 5

⭐ Famous People Named Tee

Tee is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Tee A, Nigerian comedian Tee Corinne (1943–2006), American photographer, author Tee Franklin, comic book writer Tee Joe Gonzales (1862–1940), American politician and businessman Tee Grizzley, American rapper and video game streamer Tee Higgins, American football player Tee Jay (1962–2006), Ghanaian-born British boxer Tee Lopes, Portuguese-American composer and sound designer Tee Tee Luce (1895–1982), Burmese philanthropist Tee Martin, American football coach and former player Tee Masaniai, American Samoan politician Tee Mitchell (1916–1…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Tee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tee's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Tee

How Many People Have the Name Tee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,588 people in the United States currently share the name Tee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,721 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tee a Common or Rare Name?

Tee 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 Tee Mean?

Tee 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 Tee in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Tee Most Popular?

The name Tee reached peak popularity in 1982, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Tee?

Approximately 1,588 people named Tee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,588. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,721 Americans.

Is Tee a rare name?

Tee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,721 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tee mean?

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

Is Tee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Tee are male and 12% are female.

When was Tee most popular?

Tee peaked in 1982 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,588
All-Time Births1,588
1 in X1 in 208,721
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1982
World Rank#29,128
Male %88%
Female %12%

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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.