Crispin
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHSP-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Crispin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 5 babies have been named Crispin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crispin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,972 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,972
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Crispin
Crispin is a girl name .
Is Crispin a boy or girl name? Crispin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,972 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,003. Crispin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Crispin is currently ranked #62,972 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crispin include Cri, Cris, Crisy, Crisie, Pin, Piny, Pinie, Cry, Crie, and Crikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Crispin include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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