Free
Pronunciation: [ fr-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Free first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 56 babies have been named Free in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Free is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,826 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,826
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Free
Free is a boy name .
Is Free a boy or girl name? Free is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,826 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,082. Free is more commonly used as a boy name.
Free is currently ranked #8,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Free include Frederick, Freddy, Fredrick, Fred, Fredy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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