Clavin
Pronunciation: [ kl-AV-ihn ]
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Clavin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 93 babies have been named Clavin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clavin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,514 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,514
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Clavin
Clavin is a boy name .
Clavin is currently ranked #20,514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clavin include Cla, Clav, Clavy, Clavie, Cly, Clie, and Clakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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