Kershaw
Pronunciation: [ k-ERSH-ah ]
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Kershaw first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 47 babies have been named Kershaw in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kershaw is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,707 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kershaw
Kershaw is a boy name .
Kershaw is currently ranked #43,707 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kershaw include Ker, Kers, Kersy, Kersie, Haw, Hawy, Hawie, Key, Keie, and Kerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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