Ptolemy
Pronunciation: [ t-AHL-uhm-ee ]
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Ptolemy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 50 babies have been named Ptolemy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ptolemy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,546 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,546
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ptolemy
Ptolemy is a boy name .
Ptolemy is currently ranked #27,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ptolemy include Pto, Ptol, Ptoly, Ptolie, Emy, Emyie, Pty, Ptie, and Ptokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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