Fonzie
Pronunciation: [ f-AHNZ-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
Fonzie is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AHNZ-ee.
Parents who love the name Fonzie often also consider Chiloh, Bennington, Lynne .
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Fonzie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 23 babies have been named Fonzie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fonzie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,023 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,023
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Fonzie
Fonzie is a boy name .
Fonzie is currently ranked #11,023 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fonzie include Fon, Fonz, Fonzy, Foy, Foie, and Fonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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