Girl
Pronunciation: [ g-ERL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Girl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 596 babies have been named Girl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Girl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,239 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,239
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Girl
Girl is a girl name .
Girl is currently ranked #7,239 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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