UK boy's name
Kree
Of Scottish origin, it represents a call or cry.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kree is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kree popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 7 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Kree. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kree ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 7 boys were registered as Kree.
- • Kree ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #728 in 2023.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kree as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2021
7 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Kree mean?
The name Kree has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the word "kriya," which means "action" or "deed." The name was initially used as a surname or family name among various Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest references to the name Kree can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior from the Kaurava clan. However, it is unclear whether this was an actual individual or a fictional character in the epic.
The name Kree gained wider recognition during the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a significant part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE. During this period, the name was associated with scholars, philosophers, and intellectuals who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Kree was Kree Narayana, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. He is credited with developing advanced mathematical theories and making significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
Another historically significant figure with the name Kree was Kree Bhatta, a 16th-century Hindu philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyaya school of Indian philosophy. He is best known for his work, "Khandana-Khanda-Khadya," which is considered a seminal text in the field of logic and epistemology.
In the 18th century, Kree Govinda Singha, a Bengali poet and composer, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of Bengal. His works, such as "Govinda-Lilamrita" and "Shri Shri Govinda-Lila," are celebrated for their poetic and devotional themes.
Another notable figure with the name Kree was Kree Krishnaji Prabhakar, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.
Throughout history, the name Kree has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including science, philosophy, literature, and social reform. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kree over time
The chart below shows babies named Kree registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kree, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kree by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kree was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2880 | 27 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kree is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kree. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kree ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #728 in 2023.
Across the UK
Kree in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#728 in 2023
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kree
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kree: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kree in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kree was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Kree most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 7 babies registered as Kree in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kree?
Of Scottish origin, it represents a call or cry.
How many people are called Kree in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Kree across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kree most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kree ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #728 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.