Lawan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lawan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 54 babies have been named Lawan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lawan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,262 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,262
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Lawan is also used as a girl name, ranked #64820.
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About the Name Lawan
Lawan is a boy name .
Is Lawan a boy or girl name? Lawan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,262 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,820. Lawan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lawan is currently ranked #13,262 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lawan include Law, Lay, Laie, and Lawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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