Jenkins
Pronunciation: [ j-EHNGK-uhnz ]
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Jenkins first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 72 babies have been named Jenkins in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenkins is past its peak , currently ranked #31,194 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,194
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jenkins
Jenkins is a boy name .
Jenkins is currently ranked #31,194 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenkins include Jen, Jenk, Jenky, Jenkie, Ins, Insy, Insie, Jey, and Jeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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