Custer
Pronunciation: [ k-UHST-er ]
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Custer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Custer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Custer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,721 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,721
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Custer
Custer is a boy name .
Custer is currently ranked #26,721 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Custer include Cus, Cust, Custy, Custie, Cuy, Cuie, and Cuskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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