Duchess
Pronunciation: [ d-UHCH-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duchess first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 210 babies have been named Duchess in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duchess is past its peak , currently ranked #37,246 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,246
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Duchess
Duchess is a girl name .
Duchess is currently ranked #37,246 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duchess include Duc, Duch, Duchy, Duchie, Ess, Essy, Essie, Duy, Duie, and Duckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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