Cardin
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRD-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cardin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 341 babies have been named Cardin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cardin is past its peak , currently ranked #12,054 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,054
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Cardin
Cardin is a boy name .
Is Cardin a boy or girl name? Cardin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,054 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #18,797. Cardin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cardin is currently ranked #12,054 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cardin include Car, Card, Cardy, Cardie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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