Dubois
Pronunciation: [ d-oob-OYS ]
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Dubois first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 22 babies have been named Dubois in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dubois is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,377 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,377
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dubois
Dubois is a boy name .
Dubois is currently ranked #20,377 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dubois include Dub, Dubo, Duboy, Duboie, Duy, Duie, and Dubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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