Dub
Pronunciation: [ d-UHB ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dub first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 77 babies have been named Dub in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dub is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,310 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,310
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dub
Dub is a boy name .
Dub is currently ranked #20,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis