In

Pronunciation: [ ihn ]

In is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,804 in the US.

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Girl Name #64,804 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

In is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ihn.

Parents who love the name In often also consider Sherdina, Shamon, Charmin .

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Historical Record

In first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.

Over 21 babies have been named In in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, In is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,804 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#64,804
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#64,804
Total SSA Count
5

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In is also used as a boy name, ranked #35035.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In

Is In a boy or girl name?
In is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64804. As a boy name, it is ranked #35035. In is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce In?
In is pronounced ihn.
How popular is the name In?
In is currently ranked #64804 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is In a common or rare name?
In is an uncommon name, ranked #64804 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to In?
In pairs well with Sherdina, Shamon, Charmin, Darise in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for In?
Related spellings include Indie, Inaya, Indy, Indigo.

About the Name In

In is a girl name .

Is In a boy or girl name? In is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,804 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,035. In is more commonly used as a boy name.

In is currently ranked #64,804 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of In include Indie, Inaya, Indy, Indigo, Ingrid . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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