Find out how popular the first name Gee has been for the last 9 years (from 1989 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gee by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Gee is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 61% of people named Gee being male.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gee.

The history of the first name Gee

The given name Gee has its origins in the Middle English language, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Guy, which is derived from the Old French word "gui," meaning "leader" or "guide." The name Guy itself is thought to have originated from the Germanic name "Wido," meaning "wood" or "forest."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gee can be found in the 14th-century English poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," where a character named Gee is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use during the medieval period in England.

In the 16th century, the name Gee appeared in historical records as a variant spelling of Guy. For example, Gee Fawkes was an English Catholic convert who was involved in the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which aimed to assassinate King James I of England.

Another notable individual with the name Gee was Gee Radcliffe (1593-1660), an English minister and author who wrote several religious works during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Gee Naish (1720-1804) was a renowned English clock and watchmaker who contributed significantly to the development of precision timekeeping instruments.

Moving into the 19th century, Gee Vaucher (1841-1920) was a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and illustrations for books and magazines.

In the 20th century, Gee Cross (1901-1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (now known as the Australian Football League) during the 1920s and 1930s.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Gee, demonstrating its enduring presence throughout various time periods and cultural contexts.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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