Universe
Pronunciation: [ y-OON-uhv-ers ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Universe first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Universe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Universe is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,208 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,208
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Universe
Universe is a boy name .
Is Universe a boy or girl name? Universe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,208 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,012. Universe is more commonly used as a girl name.
Universe is currently ranked #44,208 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Universe include Uni, Univ, Univy, Univie, Unive, Univey, Univeie, Rse, Rsey, Uny, Unie, and Unikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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