Ries
Pronunciation: [ r-EYEZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ries first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 49 babies have been named Ries in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ries is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,550 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,550
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ries
Ries is a boy name .
Ries is currently ranked #37,550 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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