Pharrell
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Pharrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 449 babies have been named Pharrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pharrell is past its peak , currently ranked #9,177 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,177
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Pharrell
Pharrell is a boy name .
Pharrell is currently ranked #9,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pharrell include Pha, Phar, Phary, Pharie, Pharr, Pharry, Pharrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Phy, and Phie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pharrell include Pharaoh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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