Courage
Pronunciation: [ k-ER-uhj ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Courage first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 257 babies have been named Courage in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Courage is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,798 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,798
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Courage
Courage is a boy name .
Is Courage a boy or girl name? Courage is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,798 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #26,538. Courage is more commonly used as a boy name.
Courage is currently ranked #7,798 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Courage include Cou, Cour, Coury, Courie, Age, Agey, Coy, Coie, and Coukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Courage include Courtney, Courtland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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