Kestrel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kestrel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 27 babies have been named Kestrel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kestrel is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,346 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,346
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kestrel is also used as a girl name, ranked #15972.
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About the Name Kestrel
Kestrel is a boy name .
Is Kestrel a boy or girl name? Kestrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,346 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,972. Kestrel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kestrel is currently ranked #24,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kestrel include Kes, Kest, Kesty, Kestie, Rel, Rely, Relie, Key, Keie, and Keskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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