Independence
Pronunciation: [ ihnd-ihp-EHND-uhns ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Independence first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 16 babies have been named Independence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Independence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,779 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,779
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Independence
Independence is a girl name .
Independence is currently ranked #29,779 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Independence include Ind, Inde, Indey, Indeie, Indep, Indepy, Indepie, Nce, Ncey, Ence, Iny, and Inie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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