Twig
Pronunciation: [ tw-IHG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Twig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 5 babies have been named Twig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Twig is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,392 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,392
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Twig
Twig is a boy name .
Twig is currently ranked #39,392 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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