Baldwin
Pronunciation: [ b-AWLDW-uhn ]
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Baldwin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 419 babies have been named Baldwin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baldwin is past its peak , currently ranked #19,715 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,715
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Baldwin
Baldwin is a boy name .
Baldwin is currently ranked #19,715 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baldwin include Bal, Bald, Baldy, Baldie, Win, Winy, Winie, Bay, Baie, and Balkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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