Total births
325
Unisex name · since 1920
Chee
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 325 babies named Chee, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 325
- total births
- 1920–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Chee is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 325 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Chee recorded 325 times among boys since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2001.
- 325 total births
- 1920–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
325 boys have been named Chee since 1920, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 325
- total births
- 1920–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Chee was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
22 babies were named Chee in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Chee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chee's full recorded timeline at 1982, 66% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 34% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chee at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Chee popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Chee popularity over time - girls
209 total births recorded since 1978 (Chee as girls' name)
Chee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chee's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Chee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 47
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 31
1930s
31 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 138 births (42% of all-time use).
Chee by state
Where Chee concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 50 | 15.4% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 21 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 18 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 16 | 4.9% |
| #5 | New Mexico | | 5 | 1.5% |
California share of Chee's total US births 15.4%
Even split
50 of 325 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chee? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 325 babies named Chee. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 22 births.
When was Chee most popular? ▼
Chee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Chee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chee are California (50 births), Arizona (21 births), Wisconsin (18 births).
Is Chee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 325 births, and as a girl's name it has 209 births.
How long has the name Chee been used? ▼
Records for Chee go back to 1920, giving 82 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Chee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chester, Chet, Chevy, Cheyenne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chee's data
- Chee's decade-level peak was the 1990s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chees (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chee
Nearby Names Like Chee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chee
Chester Boy
#1650 121,474 births
Chet Boy
#2104 6,180 births
Chevy Boy
#1647 3,794 births
Cheyenne Boy
#10049 2,696 births
Chesley Boy
2,294 births
Compare Chee side by side: Chee vs Chester Chee vs Chet Chee vs Chevy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chee: Baby Name Since 1920 - 325 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.