Brin
Pronunciation: [ br-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 37 babies have been named Brin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,090 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,090
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Brin
Brin is a boy name .
Is Brin a boy or girl name? Brin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,090 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,161. Brin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Brin is currently ranked #18,090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Brin include Brian, Briggs, Brixton, Briar, Bridger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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