UK boy's name
Tee
A nickname derived from the masculine given name Thomas, meaning "twin".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2001 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Tee. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tee ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Tee.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Tee mean?
The name Tee has its roots in the Thai language, originating from the word "Thi" which means "air" or "wind." This name is believed to have been used in Thailand as early as the 12th century AD, during the time of the Sukhothai Kingdom.
In Thai culture, the name Tee was often given to children as a way to represent the qualities of freedom, lightness, and fluidity. It was a popular name among the Thai nobility and upper classes, who valued these attributes as signs of grace and refinement.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tee can be found in the Ramakian, an ancient Thai epic poem that dates back to the 18th century. In this text, Tee is mentioned as the name of a character, although the specific details of this character remain unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tee. One of the most famous was Tee Bunnag (1808-1898), a Thai diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Siam (now Thailand) during the reign of King Rama IV. He was instrumental in modernizing the country and establishing diplomatic relations with Western powers.
Another prominent figure was Tee Grizzard (1895-1994), an American baseball player who spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers. He was known for his batting prowess and was a member of the Tigers' World Series championship team in 1935.
In the literary world, Tee Corinne (1943-2006) was a renowned American author and poet. Her works often explored themes of identity, race, and feminism, and she was a prominent figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
The name Tee has also been carried by notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Tee Hee (1920-1998) was a popular Thai actor and comedian who starred in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, becoming a beloved cultural icon in Thailand.
Lastly, Tee Ridley (1952-2022) was a British screenwriter and film director best known for his work on the critically acclaimed film "12 Years a Slave," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2014.
While the name Tee has its origins in Thai culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and nationalities, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich history of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tee over time
The chart below shows babies named Tee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tee, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3363 | 17 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Tee
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tee in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tee was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Tee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tee?
A nickname derived from the masculine given name Thomas, meaning "twin".
How many people are called Tee in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Tee across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.