Hickory
Pronunciation: [ h-IHK-er-ee ]
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Hickory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 17 babies have been named Hickory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hickory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,873 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,873
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Hickory
Hickory is a boy name .
Hickory is currently ranked #15,873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hickory include Hic, Hick, Hicky, Hickie, Ory, Oryie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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