Holding steady.
Popularity of Tee since 1910
Babies named Tee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1984, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tee's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 43 |
| 1920s | 6 | 54 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 26 |
| 1950s | 7 | 17 |
| 1960s | 10 | 21 |
| 1970s | 18 | 54 |
| 1980s | 5 | 91 |
| 1990s | 0 | 53 |
| 2000s | 0 | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Tee is a brief and uncommon given name that has appeared sporadically in U.S. birth records since as early as 1910. The name's rarity is reflected in its lack of a current rank and its designation as a stable trajectory name with no significant peaks or declines in usage. With no top states or similar names recorded, Tee remains a niche choice, likely used as a standalone nickname or a shortened form of a more traditional name. Its first recorded year, 1910, and its peak year also being 1910, suggest that Tee never achieved widespread popularity, even during its earliest documented appearances.
Tee is a short form of given names that start with T, such as Timothy, Thomas, or Theodore. It emerged as an independent given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States. While not a traditional name with ancient roots, it gained some use as a familiar or nickname-based name.
Sibling names for Tee
Names that share Tee's style, for a brother or sister.
