Behren
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Behren first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 21 babies have been named Behren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Behren is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,546 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,546
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Behren
Behren is a boy name .
Behren is currently ranked #9,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Behren include Beh, Behr, Behry, Behrie, Bey, Beie, and Behkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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