Baptiste
Pronunciation: [ b-uhpt-IHST ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Baptiste first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 61 babies have been named Baptiste in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baptiste is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,360 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,360
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Baptiste
Baptiste is a boy name .
Baptiste is currently ranked #23,360 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baptiste include Bap, Bapt, Bapty, Baptie, Bapti, Baptiy, Baptiie, Ste, Stey, Bay, Baie, and Bapkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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