Orange
Pronunciation: [ AWR-uhnj ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orange first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 33 babies have been named Orange in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orange is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,304 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,304
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Orange
Orange is a boy name .
Is Orange a boy or girl name? Orange is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,304 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,794. Orange is more commonly used as a girl name.
Orange is currently ranked #25,304 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orange include Ora, Oran, Orany, Oranie, Ory, Orie, and Orakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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