Tucson
Pronunciation: [ t-OOS-ahn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tucson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 5 babies have been named Tucson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tucson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,378 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,378
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tucson
Tucson is a boy name .
Tucson is currently ranked #25,378 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tucson include Tuc, Tucs, Tucsy, Tucsie, Tuy, Tuie, and Tuckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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