Roxanne
Pronunciation: [ r-AHKS-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Roxanne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 55 babies have been named Roxanne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roxanne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,273 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,273
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Roxanne is also used as a girl name, ranked #1274.
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About the Name Roxanne
Roxanne is a boy name .
Is Roxanne a boy or girl name? Roxanne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,273 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,274. Roxanne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Roxanne is currently ranked #11,273 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Roxanne include Rox, Roxa, Roxay, Roxaie, Nne, Nney, Roy, Roie, and Roxkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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