Borden
Pronunciation: [ b-AWRD-uhn ]
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Borden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 36 babies have been named Borden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Borden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,033 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,033
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Borden
Borden is a boy name .
Borden is currently ranked #38,033 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Borden include Bor, Bord, Bordy, Bordie, Boy, Boie, and Borkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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