Cardinal
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRD-uhn-uhl ]
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Cardinal first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 6 babies have been named Cardinal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cardinal is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,826 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,826
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cardinal
Cardinal is a boy name .
Cardinal is currently ranked #18,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cardinal include Car, Card, Cardy, Cardie, Cardi, Cardiy, Cardiie, Nal, Naly, Nalie, Cay, and Caie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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