Gender: Female
Origin: American, English
Meaning: Leader, Head, Dean, Divine, Delight, Raging Woman, Fear
Pronunciation: dee, /diː/, D IY
Popularity Rank: #2,314
Originally a nickname for names beginning with `D` such as Deborah or Doreen. It can also be derived from the Old English word `deor`, meaning `deer`. Dee can symbolize grace, gentleness and swiftness.
The name Dee is of American, English origin and means Leader, Head, Dean, Divine, Delight, Raging Woman, Fear, Mother of Perseus by Zeus, Graceful and swift.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dee is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /diː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IY
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Dee is recorded 28,594 times globally, ranking it as the 2,314th most common name worldwide.
Dee is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,739 occurrences, making it the 438th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Dee is found among 1 in every 98 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #438 | 1 : 142 |
| United Kingdom | #419 | 1 : 127 |
| South Africa | #768 | 1 : 843 |
| Malaysia | #878 | 1 : 1,312 |
| Ireland | #299 | 1 : 98 |
| Canada | #587 | 1 : 376 |
| Hong Kong | #426 | 1 : 471 |
| Nigeria | #2,091 | 1 : 2,357 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,429 | 1 : 7,304 |
| Singapore | #1,180 | 1 : 1,877 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dee from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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