Dublin
Pronunciation: [ d-UHBL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dublin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 334 babies have been named Dublin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dublin is past its peak , currently ranked #14,676 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,676
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dublin
Dublin is a boy name .
Is Dublin a boy or girl name? Dublin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,676 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #44,403. Dublin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dublin is currently ranked #14,676 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dublin include Dub, Dubl, Dubly, Dublie, Duy, Duie, and Dubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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