Zbigniew
Pronunciation: [ zb-IHGN-oo ]
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Zbigniew first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 28 babies have been named Zbigniew in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zbigniew is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,293 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,293
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zbigniew
Zbigniew is a boy name .
Zbigniew is currently ranked #39,293 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zbigniew include Zbi, Zbig, Zbigy, Zbigie, Zbign, Zbigny, Zbignie, Iew, Iewy, Iewie, Zby, and Zbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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