English
Pronunciation: [ IHNGGL-ihsh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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English first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 40 babies have been named English in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, English is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,435 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,435
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name English
English is a boy name .
Is English a boy or girl name? English is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,435 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,845. English is more commonly used as a boy name.
English is currently ranked #31,435 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for English include Eng, Engl, Engly, Englie, Ish, Ishy, Ishie, Eny, Enie, and Engkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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