March
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRCH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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March first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 53 babies have been named March in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, March is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,661 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,661
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name March
March is a boy name .
Is March a boy or girl name? March is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,661 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,738. March is more commonly used as a boy name.
March is currently ranked #27,661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for March include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of March include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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