Mare
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mare first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 321 babies have been named Mare in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mare is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,365 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,365
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Mare is also used as a girl name, ranked #13866.
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About the Name Mare
Mare is a boy name .
Is Mare a boy or girl name? Mare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,365 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,866. Mare is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mare is currently ranked #17,365 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mare include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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