Notorious
Pronunciation: [ n-oht-AWR-ee-uhs ]
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Notorious first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 74 babies have been named Notorious in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Notorious is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,440 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,440
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Notorious
Notorious is a boy name .
Notorious is currently ranked #41,440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Notorious include Not, Noto, Notoy, Notoie, Notor, Notory, Notorie, Ous, Ousy, Ousie, Ious, and Noy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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