Holding steady.
Popularity of Zee since 1939
Babies named Zee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 16 |
| 2010s | 10 | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Zee is a modern and uncommon name in the United States. First recorded in 1976, it has never appeared in the national top 1000 rankings. Its peak popularity occurred in 2019, and its trajectory has remained stable. The name is most often given to boys, but its short, energetic sound gives it a unisex appeal. As a short form or standalone invention, Zee reflects a contemporary trend toward concise, nickname-style names.
Zee is a modern coinage, likely derived as a diminutive of longer names such as Zachary, Zane, or Zander, or as a standalone invented name. It follows a trend of short, one-syllable names ending in the 'ee' sound. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s, with a notable peak in 2019.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Zie, Zee-Zee
Sibling names for Zee
Names that share Zee's style, for a brother or sister.
