Newman
Pronunciation: [ n-OOM-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Newman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 511 babies have been named Newman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Newman is past its peak , currently ranked #34,605 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,605
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Newman
Newman is a boy name .
Newman is currently ranked #34,605 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Newman include New, Newm, Newmy, Newmie, Ney, Neie, and Newkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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