Festus
Pronunciation: [ f-EHST-uhs ]
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Festus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 72 babies have been named Festus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Festus is past its peak , currently ranked #28,051 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,051
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Festus
Festus is a boy name .
Festus is currently ranked #28,051 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Festus include Fes, Fest, Festy, Festie, Fey, Feie, and Feskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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