Chiron
Pronunciation: [ ch-EYER-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chiron first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 140 babies have been named Chiron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chiron is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,959 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,959
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Chiron
Chiron is a boy name .
Is Chiron a boy or girl name? Chiron is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,968. Chiron is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chiron is currently ranked #7,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chiron include Chi, Chir, Chiry, Chirie, Chy, Chie, and Chikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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