Champaign
Pronunciation: [ ch-amp-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Champaign first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 23 babies have been named Champaign in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Champaign is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,103 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,103
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Champaign
Champaign is a girl name .
Champaign is currently ranked #33,103 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Champaign include Cha, Cham, Chamy, Chamie, Champ, Champy, Champie, Ign, Igny, Ignie, Aign, and Chy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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