Sergei
Pronunciation: [ s-erg-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sergei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 354 babies have been named Sergei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sergei is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,632 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,632
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sergei
Sergei is a boy name .
Sergei is currently ranked #11,632 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sergei include Ser, Serg, Sergy, Sergie, Sey, Seie, and Serkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sergei include Sergio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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