Dessalines
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dessalines first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 5 babies have been named Dessalines in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dessalines is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,364 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,364
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Dessalines
Dessalines is a boy name .
Dessalines is currently ranked #33,364 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dessalines include Des, Dey, Desie, and Dessie. 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis