Given
Pronunciation: [ g-IHV-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Given first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 86 babies have been named Given in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Given is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,259 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,259
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Given
Given is a boy name .
Is Given a boy or girl name? Given is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,259 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,317. Given is more commonly used as a boy name.
Given is currently ranked #17,259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Given include Giv, Giy, Giie, and Givkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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