Neptune
Pronunciation: [ n-EHPT-oon ]
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Neptune first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 16 babies have been named Neptune in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neptune is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,405 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,405
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Neptune
Neptune is a boy name .
Neptune is currently ranked #9,405 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neptune include Nep, Nept, Nepty, Neptie, Une, Uney, Ney, Neie, and Nepkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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