Lieutenant
Pronunciation: [ l-oot-EHN-uhnt ]
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Lieutenant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 37 babies have been named Lieutenant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lieutenant is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,522 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,522
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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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, Lieu, Lieuy, Lieuie, Lieut, Lieuty, Lieutie, Ant, Anty, Antie, Nant, and Liy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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