Risen
Pronunciation: [ r-IHZ-uhn ]
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Risen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Risen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Risen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,460 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,460
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Risen
Risen is a boy name .
Risen is currently ranked #36,460 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Risen include Ris, Riy, Riie, and Riskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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