Fenton
Pronunciation: [ f-EHNT-uhn ]
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Fenton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,005 babies have been named Fenton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fenton is past its peak , currently ranked #7,468 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,468
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Fenton
Fenton is a boy name .
Fenton is currently ranked #7,468 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fenton include Fen, Fent, Fenty, Fentie, Fey, Feie, and Fenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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