Creston
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Creston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 613 babies have been named Creston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Creston is past its peak , currently ranked #11,823 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,823
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Creston
Creston is a boy name .
Creston is currently ranked #11,823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Creston include Cre, Cres, Cresy, Cresie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Cry, Crie, and Crekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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