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Ness
BoyMeaning of Ness: Scottish: 'from the headland'
Ness is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5525th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5525
16 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
104
First recorded 2004 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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