Pleasant
Pronunciation: [ pl-EHZ-uhnt ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pleasant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 38 babies have been named Pleasant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pleasant is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,668 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,668
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pleasant
Pleasant is a boy name .
Is Pleasant a boy or girl name? Pleasant is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,668 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,854. Pleasant is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pleasant is currently ranked #29,668 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pleasant include Ple, Plea, Pleay, Pleaie, Pleas, Pleasy, Pleasie, Ant, Anty, Antie, Ply, and Plie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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