Ehren
Pronunciation: [ EHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ehren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 1,186 babies have been named Ehren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ehren is past its peak , currently ranked #10,282 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,282
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Ehren
Ehren is a boy name .
Is Ehren a boy or girl name? Ehren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,282 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,405. Ehren is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ehren is currently ranked #10,282 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ehren include Ehr, Ehy, Ehie, and Ehrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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