Memory
Pronunciation: [ m-EHM-er-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Memory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,149 babies have been named Memory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Memory is past its peak , currently ranked #12,292 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,292
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Memory
Memory is a girl name .
Is Memory a boy or girl name? Memory is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,292 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,476. Memory is more commonly used as a girl name.
Memory is currently ranked #12,292 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Memory include Mem, Memo, Memoy, Memoie, Mey, Meie, and Memkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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