Babette
Pronunciation: [ b-uhb-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Babette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 5 babies have been named Babette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Babette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,552 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,552
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Babette is also used as a girl name, ranked #49069.
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About the Name Babette
Babette is a boy name .
Is Babette a boy or girl name? Babette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,552 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,069. Babette is more commonly used as a boy name.
Babette is currently ranked #39,552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Babette include Bab, Babe, Babey, Babeie, Tte, Ttey, Bay, Baie, and Babkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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