Basel
Pronunciation: [ b-AHZ-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Basel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 430 babies have been named Basel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Basel is past its peak , currently ranked #7,670 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,670
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Basel
Basel is a boy name .
Basel is currently ranked #7,670 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Basel include Bas, Bay, Baie, and Baskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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