Dock
Pronunciation: [ d-AHK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dock first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 800 babies have been named Dock in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dock is past its peak , currently ranked #30,003 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,003
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dock
Dock is a boy name .
Dock is currently ranked #30,003 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dock include Doc . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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