Blanton
Pronunciation: [ bl-ANT-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Blanton is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced bl-ANT-uhn.
Parents who love the name Blanton often also consider Cephas, Ahren, Barrington .
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Blanton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 224 babies have been named Blanton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Blanton is past its peak , currently ranked #9,524 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,524
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Blanton
Blanton is a boy name .
Blanton is currently ranked #9,524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Blanton include Bla, Blan, Blany, Blanie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Bly, Blie, and Blakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Blanton include Blane . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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