General
Pronunciation: [ j-EHN-er-uhl ]
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General first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 977 babies have been named General in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, General is past its peak , currently ranked #15,177 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,177
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name General
General is a boy name .
General is currently ranked #15,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for General include Gen, Gene, Geney, Geneie, Ral, Raly, Ralie, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of General include Genesis, Gene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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