Gehrig
Pronunciation: [ g-EHR-ihg ]
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Gehrig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 693 babies have been named Gehrig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gehrig is past its peak , currently ranked #7,419 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,419
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Gehrig
Gehrig is a boy name .
Gehrig is currently ranked #7,419 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gehrig include Geh, Gehr, Gehry, Gehrie, Gey, Geie, and Gehkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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