Dabney
Pronunciation: [ d-ABN-ee ]
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Dabney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 84 babies have been named Dabney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dabney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,912 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,912
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dabney
Dabney is a boy name .
Is Dabney a boy or girl name? Dabney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,912 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,564. Dabney is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dabney is currently ranked #19,912 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dabney include Dab, Dabn, Dabny, Dabnie, Day, Daie, and Dabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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