Chee is a unisex given name of unknown origin, though it is believed to have been brought to prominence through its use by characters in various forms of media. It has gained popularity as an independent given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Chee experienced notable fluctuation in popularity from 1978 to 1997. It started with consistent popularity between 1978 and 1984, reaching a peak of 14 births in 1981. However, it declined significantly in 1983, then rose again to reach another peak of 17 births in 1989. After 1990, the popularity of the name Chee began to decline steadily, with a significant drop to just 5 births in both 1994 and 1997. Over these two decades, there were a total of 209 babies named Chee.