Durin
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Durin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Durin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Durin is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,156 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,156
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Durin
Durin is a boy name .
Durin is currently ranked #25,156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Durin include Dur, Duy, Duie, and Durkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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