Dresden
Pronunciation: [ dr-EHZD-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dresden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 183 babies have been named Dresden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dresden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,723 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,723
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Dresden
Dresden is a girl name .
Is Dresden a boy or girl name? Dresden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,723 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,564. Dresden is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dresden is currently ranked #8,723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dresden include Dre, Dres, Dresy, Dresie, Den, Deny, Denie, Dry, Drie, and Drekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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