Kricket
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kricket first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 40 babies have been named Kricket in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kricket is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,774 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,774
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kricket
Kricket is a girl name .
Kricket is currently ranked #16,774 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kricket include Kri, Kric, Kricy, Kricie, Ket, Kety, Ketie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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