Ulf
Pronunciation: [ UHLF ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ulf first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 5 babies have been named Ulf in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ulf is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,650 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,650
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ulf
Ulf is a boy name .
Ulf is currently ranked #39,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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