Yarrow
Pronunciation: [ y-AHR-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yarrow first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 86 babies have been named Yarrow in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yarrow is past its peak , currently ranked #22,496 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,496
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Yarrow
Yarrow is a girl name .
Is Yarrow a boy or girl name? Yarrow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,496 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,348. Yarrow is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yarrow is currently ranked #22,496 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yarrow include Yar, Yarr, Yarry, Yarrie, Yay, Yaie, and Yarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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