Midnight

Pronunciation: [ m-IHDN-eyet ]

Midnight is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,665 in the US, popular nicknames include Mid, Miy, and Midie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Midnight is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHDN-eyet.

Parents who love the name Midnight often also consider Aubri, Muyang, Aura .

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Historical Record

Midnight first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.

Over 5 babies have been named Midnight in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Midnight is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,665 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#44,665
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#44,665
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Mid Miy Midie Midnie

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Midnight is also used as a girl name, ranked #28964.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight

Is Midnight a boy or girl name?
Midnight is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #44665. As a girl name, it is ranked #28964. Midnight is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Midnight?
Midnight is pronounced m-IHDN-eyet.
How popular is the name Midnight?
Midnight is currently ranked #44665 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Midnight?
Common nicknames for Midnight include Mid, Miy, Midie, and Midnie.
Is Midnight a common or rare name?
Midnight is an uncommon name, ranked #44665 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Midnight?
Midnight pairs well with Aubri, Muyang, Aura, Maanvik in style and sound.

About the Name Midnight

Midnight is a boy name .

Is Midnight a boy or girl name? Midnight is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,665 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,964. Midnight is more commonly used as a girl name.

Midnight is currently ranked #44,665 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Midnight include Mid, Miy, Midie, and Midnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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