Tunis
Pronunciation: [ t-OON-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tunis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 6 babies have been named Tunis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tunis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,131 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,131
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tunis
Tunis is a boy name .
Tunis is currently ranked #20,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tunis include Tun, Tuy, Tuie, and Tunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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