Kree - A very unique male name
Kree at a glance
Kree is ranked #2859 among boy baby names in 2025, with 13 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #2052 and first appeared on the charts in 2013.
- Rank in 2025
- #2859
- Births in 2025
- 13
- Peak year
- 2022 (#2052)
- First appeared
- 2013
- Trend
- #2817 in 2020 → #2859 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 112,791 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kree peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 2052.
Famous with this name

Kree Harrison

Triinu Kree

Kreeta Salminen
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Kree is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kree is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,388 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,007.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kree is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kree origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — this is a new name, created in our own time
Kree is a modern coinage, first appearing in the US data in 2013 and peaking in 2022. It may echo the word Cree, the Indigenous people of North America, or the Kree, the alien race in Marvel comics since 1967, but neither connection is documented as the name's origin, and the Indigenous name is not a given name to borrow. Its story is its sound: a short, punchy modern invention.
Origin uncertain
Kree is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Kree, pop culture references for the name Kree and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kree
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kree, sorted by popularity.
Kerry / Kyrie / Kory / Kairo / Korey / Kyree / Krew / Khari / Kaiser / Kyro /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2859 |
| 2024 | 2644 |
| 2023 | 2503 |
| 2022 | 2052 |
| 2021 | 2383 |
| 2020 | 2817 |
| 2019 | 3094 |
| 2018 | 4046 |
| 2017 | 4075 |
| 2015 | 4148 |
| 2013 | 3056 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1388 |
| Texas | 2007 |
Even more about Kree
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kree a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kree?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KREE · /kriː/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Cree — A similar spelling; also the name of an Indigenous people, not a given-name variant.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
A one-syllable modern name — sharp, brief and distinctive.
Worth knowing
- It sounds identical to Cree, the Indigenous people, which can cause confusion and is a reason to use it thoughtfully.
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