Rowdy
Pronunciation: [ r-OWD-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rowdy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 59 babies have been named Rowdy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rowdy is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #26,841 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #26,841
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Rowdy is also used as a boy name, ranked #928.
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About the Name Rowdy
Rowdy is a girl name .
Is Rowdy a boy or girl name? Rowdy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #26,841 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #928. Rowdy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rowdy is currently ranked #26,841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rowdy include Row, Roy, Roie, and Rowkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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