Hodges
Pronunciation: [ h-AHJ-ihz ]
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Hodges first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 101 babies have been named Hodges in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hodges is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,264 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,264
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hodges
Hodges is a boy name .
Hodges is currently ranked #33,264 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hodges include Hod, Hodg, Hodgy, Hodgie, Hoy, Hoie, and Hodkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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