Valin
Pronunciation: [ v-AL-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Valin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 133 babies have been named Valin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valin is past its peak , currently ranked #26,661 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,661
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Valin
Valin is a boy name .
Is Valin a boy or girl name? Valin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,661 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,570. Valin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Valin is currently ranked #26,661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valin include Val, Vay, Vaie, and Valkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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