Auburn
Pronunciation: [ AHB-ern ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Auburn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 239 babies have been named Auburn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Auburn is past its peak , currently ranked #19,860 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,860
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Auburn
Auburn is a boy name .
Is Auburn a boy or girl name? Auburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,860 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,376. Auburn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Auburn is currently ranked #19,860 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Auburn include Aub, Aubu, Aubuy, Aubuie, Auy, Auie, and Aubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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