Anchor
Pronunciation: [ ANGK-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anchor first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 141 babies have been named Anchor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anchor is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #8,577 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,577
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Anchor
Anchor is a boy name .
Anchor is currently ranked #8,577 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anchor include Anc, Anch, Anchy, Anchie, Any, Anie, and Anckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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