Brownie
Pronunciation: [ br-OWN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brownie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 34 babies have been named Brownie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brownie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,698 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,698
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Brownie
Brownie is a boy name .
Is Brownie a boy or girl name? Brownie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,698 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,945. Brownie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brownie is currently ranked #14,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brownie include Bro, Brow, Browy, Browie, Nie, Niey, Bry, Brie, and Brokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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