Gotham
Pronunciation: [ g-AHTH-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gotham first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 220 babies have been named Gotham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gotham is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,825 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,825
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Gotham
Gotham is a boy name .
Gotham is currently ranked #13,825 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gotham include Got, Goth, Gothy, Gothie, Goy, Goie, and Gotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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