Brown
Pronunciation: [ br-OWN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brown first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 235 babies have been named Brown in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brown is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,679 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,679
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Brown
Brown is a boy name .
Is Brown a boy or girl name? Brown is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,956. Brown is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brown is currently ranked #9,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brown include Bro, Bry, Brie, and Brokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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