Spanky
Pronunciation: [ sp-ANK-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Spanky first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 6 babies have been named Spanky in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Spanky is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,503 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,503
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Spanky
Spanky is a boy name .
Spanky is currently ranked #21,503 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Spanky include Spa, Span, Spany, Spanie, Spy, Spie, and Spakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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