Folsom
Pronunciation: [ f-OHLS-uhm ]
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Folsom first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 14 babies have been named Folsom in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Folsom is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,019 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,019
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Folsom
Folsom is a boy name .
Folsom is currently ranked #11,019 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Folsom include Fol, Fols, Folsy, Folsie, Foy, Foie, and Folkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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