Crescent
Pronunciation: [ kr-EHS-uhnt ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Crescent first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 110 babies have been named Crescent in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crescent is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,523 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,523
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Latin origin
"Bright and radiant"
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Greek origin
"clear, clean"
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About the Name Crescent
Crescent is a girl name .
Crescent is currently ranked #22,523 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crescent include Cre, Cres, Cresy, Cresie, Cresc, Crescy, Crescie, Ent, Enty, Entie, Cry, and Crie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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