Oxford
Pronunciation: [ AHKSF-erd ]
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Oxford first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 103 babies have been named Oxford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oxford is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,813 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,813
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Oxford
Oxford is a boy name .
Oxford is currently ranked #11,813 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oxford include Oxf, Oxfo, Oxfoy, Oxfoie, Oxy, Oxie, and Oxfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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