Carbon
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRB-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carbon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 76 babies have been named Carbon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carbon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,110 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,110
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Carbon
Carbon is a boy name .
Carbon is currently ranked #14,110 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carbon include Car, Carb, Carby, Carbie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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