Pershing
Pronunciation: [ p-ERSH-ihng ]
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Meaning & Origin
Pershing is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERSH-ihng.
Parents who love the name Pershing often also consider Christoher, Des, Bismarck .
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Pershing first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12 babies have been named Pershing in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pershing is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,181 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,181
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Pershing
Pershing is a boy name .
Pershing is currently ranked #19,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pershing include Per, Pers, Persy, Persie, Persh, Pershy, Pershie, Ing, Ingy, Ingie, Pey, and Peie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pershing include Perseus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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