Boulder
Pronunciation: [ b-OHLD-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Boulder first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 10 babies have been named Boulder in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Boulder is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,250 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,250
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Boulder
Boulder is a boy name .
Boulder is currently ranked #42,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Boulder include Bou, Boul, Bouly, Boulie, Der, Dery, Derie, Boy, Boie, and Boukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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