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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kees — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Keerat|Keesha
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Kees

KACE · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13344 in 2022

Peak: #13344 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13344 in 2022

Peak: #13344 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152022

Rank #13344 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
DutchGermanicClassicVintageBoy1-syllableNicknameShortEuropeanEstablished
Character
practical directnessdutch authenticitystraightforward honestygrounded reliability
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Keess

dedicatedtacticalprofessionalrespectedinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Kees is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kees at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive of Cornelis, derived from Latin 'cornu' meaning horn. Common informal Dutch nickname.
Language root:Dutch · Germanic · Latin
Peak rank:#13344 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kees Rijvers
Dutch footballer and manager
Kees Stip
Dutch visual artist
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kees · Overview
Summary

Kees is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Kees carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kees.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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