Tetsuya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tetsuya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 12 babies have been named Tetsuya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tetsuya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,090 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,090
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tetsuya
Tetsuya is a boy name .
Tetsuya is currently ranked #28,090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tetsuya include Tet, Tets, Tetsy, Tetsie, Uya, Uyay, Uyaie, Tey, Teie, and Tetkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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