Dandelion
Pronunciation: [ d-AND-uhl-eye-uhn ]
Dandelion is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,901 in the US, popular nicknames include Dan, Day, and Danie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dandelion first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 15 babies have been named Dandelion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dandelion is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,901 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,901
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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About the Name Dandelion
Dandelion is a girl name .
Dandelion is currently ranked #13,901 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dandelion include Dan, Day, Danie, and Dandie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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