NAME PROFILE
Bee
Derived from the Old English elements for 'bright' and 'meadow.' This name evokes a sunny, open-hearted nature and suggests a person who brings a sense of refreshing clarity and natural beauty to every situation.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,700 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 54%WI — 26%MN — 18%KY — 3%AK — 0%
Notable People
Shirlie Kemp (Singer in the pop duo Pepsi & Shirlie) · Shirlie Mason (Prolific silent film actress featured in 'The Flying Fool') · Shirlie Montgomery (Acclaimed sports photographer known for her boxing portraits) · Shirlie Roden (Singer-songwriter and composer of 'The Last of the Troubadours') · Shirlie Holliman (Vocalist famously associated with the group Wham!)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShirlLee
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