Nelvin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nelvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 279 babies have been named Nelvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nelvin is past its peak , currently ranked #15,542 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,542
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nelvin is also used as a girl name, ranked #66716.
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About the Name Nelvin
Nelvin is a boy name .
Is Nelvin a boy or girl name? Nelvin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,542 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,716. Nelvin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nelvin is currently ranked #15,542 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nelvin include Nel, Nelv, Nelvy, Nelvie, Ney, Neie, and Nelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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