Boykin
Pronunciation: [ b-OYK-ihn ]
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Boykin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10 babies have been named Boykin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Boykin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,579 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,579
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Boykin
Boykin is a boy name .
Boykin is currently ranked #38,579 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Boykin include Boy, Boyk, Boyky, Boykie, Boie, and Boykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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