Lieutenant

Q: How popular is the name Lieutenant?

Lieutenant is ranked #16522 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-oot-EHN-uhnt ]

Boy Name #16,522 Most Popular Hidden Gem 10 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lieutenant is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-oot-EHN-uhnt.

Parents who love the name Lieutenant often also consider Flores, Adom, Deatrick .

Popularity Over Time

#16,522

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,522
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Lie Liy Lieuie Lieuy

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lieutenant

Is Lieutenant a boy or girl name?

Lieutenant is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lieutenant?

Lieutenant is pronounced l-oot-EHN-uhnt.

How popular is the name Lieutenant?

Lieutenant is currently ranked #16522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lieutenant?

Common nicknames for Lieutenant include Lie, Liy, Lieuie, and Lieuy.

Is Lieutenant a common or rare name?

Lieutenant is an uncommon name, ranked #16522 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lieutenant

Lieutenant is a boy name .

Lieutenant is currently ranked #16,522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lieutenant include Lie, Liy, Lieuie, and Lieuy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.