Bates
Pronunciation: [ b-AYTS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bates first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 108 babies have been named Bates in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bates is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,344 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,344
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Bates
Bates is a boy name .
Bates is currently ranked #8,344 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bates include Bat, Bay, Baie, and Batkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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