Galvin
Pronunciation: [ g-ALV-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Galvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 775 babies have been named Galvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Galvin is past its peak , currently ranked #9,190 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,190
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Galvin
Galvin is a boy name .
Galvin is currently ranked #9,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Galvin include Gal, Galv, Galvy, Galvie, Gaie, and Galkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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