Awesome
Pronunciation: [ AHS-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Awesome first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 89 babies have been named Awesome in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Awesome is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,896 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,896
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Awesome
Awesome is a boy name .
Is Awesome a boy or girl name? Awesome is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,896 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #41,435. Awesome is more commonly used as a boy name.
Awesome is currently ranked #22,896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Awesome include Awe, Awes, Awesy, Awesie, Ome, Omey, Awy, Awie, and Awekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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