Bascom
Pronunciation: [ b-ASK-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bascom first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 53 babies have been named Bascom in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bascom is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,289 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,289
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bascom
Bascom is a boy name .
Bascom is currently ranked #23,289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bascom include Bas, Basc, Bascy, Bascie, Bay, Baie, and Baskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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