Sacramento
Pronunciation: [ s-akr-uhm-EHNT-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sacramento first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 66 babies have been named Sacramento in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sacramento is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,536 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,536
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Sacramento
Sacramento is a boy name .
Sacramento is currently ranked #16,536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sacramento include Sacr, Sacry, Sacrie, Sacra, Sacray, Sacraie, Nto, Ntoy, Ntoie, Ento, Say, and Saie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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