Cranston
Pronunciation: [ kr-ANST-uhn ]
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Cranston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 259 babies have been named Cranston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cranston is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,441 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,441
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cranston
Cranston is a boy name .
Cranston is currently ranked #38,441 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cranston include Cra, Cran, Crany, Cranie, Crans, Cransy, Cransie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Cry, and Crie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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