Posey
Pronunciation: [ p-OHZ-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Posey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 29 babies have been named Posey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Posey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,959 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,959
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Posey
Posey is a boy name .
Is Posey a boy or girl name? Posey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,534. Posey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Posey is currently ranked #11,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Posey include Pos, Poy, Poie, and Poskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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