Knut
Pronunciation: [ kn-UHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Knut first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 40 babies have been named Knut in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Knut is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,540 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,540
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Greek via German origin
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Knut
Knut is a boy name .
Knut is currently ranked #13,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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