Chisholm
Pronunciation: [ ch-IHZ-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chisholm first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 22 babies have been named Chisholm in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chisholm is past its peak , currently ranked #40,717 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,717
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Chisholm
Chisholm is a boy name .
Chisholm is currently ranked #40,717 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chisholm include Chi, Chis, Chisy, Chisie, Chish, Chishy, Chishie, Olm, Olmy, Olmie, Chy, and Chie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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