Flavian
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Flavian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 5 babies have been named Flavian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Flavian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,929 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,929
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Flavian
Flavian is a boy name .
Flavian is currently ranked #33,929 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Flavian include Fla, Flav, Flavy, Flavie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Fly, Flie, and Flakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Flavian include Flavio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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