Laredo
Pronunciation: [ l-er-AYD-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laredo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 5 babies have been named Laredo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laredo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,772 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,772
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Laredo
Laredo is a girl name .
Is Laredo a boy or girl name? Laredo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,772 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,370. Laredo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Laredo is currently ranked #53,772 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laredo include Lar, Lare, Larey, Lareie, Lay, Laie, and Larkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laredo include Lareen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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