Cantrell
Pronunciation: [ k-antr-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cantrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 409 babies have been named Cantrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cantrell is past its peak , currently ranked #38,513 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,513
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cantrell
Cantrell is a boy name .
Is Cantrell a boy or girl name? Cantrell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,513 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,693. Cantrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cantrell is currently ranked #38,513 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cantrell include Can, Cant, Canty, Cantie, Cantr, Cantry, Cantrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Cay, and Caie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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