Bauer
Pronunciation: [ b-OW-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bauer first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 6 babies have been named Bauer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bauer is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,781 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,781
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Bauer is also used as a boy name, ranked #3248.
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About the Name Bauer
Bauer is a girl name .
Is Bauer a boy or girl name? Bauer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,781 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,248. Bauer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bauer is currently ranked #24,781 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bauer include Bau, Bay, Baie, and Baukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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