December
Pronunciation: [ d-ihs-EHMB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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December first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 11 babies have been named December in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, December is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #35,524 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,524
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name December
December is a boy name .
Is December a boy or girl name? December is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,524 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,239. December is more commonly used as a girl name.
December is currently ranked #35,524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for December include Dec, Dece, Decey, Deceie, Decem, Decemy, Decemie, Ber, Bery, Berie, Dey, and Deie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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