De
Pronunciation: [ d-EE ]
De is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,826 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
De first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 617 babies have been named De in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, De is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,826 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,826
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name De
De is a boy name .
Is De a boy or girl name? De is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,826 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,546. De is more commonly used as a boy name.
De is currently ranked #13,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of De include Declan, Dean, Derek, Desmond, Denver . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis