Aiken
Pronunciation: [ AYK-ihn ]
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Aiken first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 336 babies have been named Aiken in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aiken is past its peak , currently ranked #20,404 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,404
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Aiken
Aiken is a boy name .
Aiken is currently ranked #20,404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aiken include Aik, Aiy, Aiie, and Aikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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