Strauss
Pronunciation: [ str-OWS ]
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Strauss first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 5 babies have been named Strauss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Strauss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,385 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,385
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Strauss
Strauss is a boy name .
Strauss is currently ranked #30,385 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Strauss include Str, Stra, Stray, Straie, Uss, Ussy, Ussie, Sty, Stie, and Strkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Strauss include Stratton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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