Forge
Pronunciation: [ f-AWRJ ]
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Forge first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 8 babies have been named Forge in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Forge is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,496 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,496
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Forge
Forge is a boy name .
Forge is currently ranked #11,496 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Forge include For, Foy, Foie, and Forkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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