Nevin
Pronunciation: [ n-EHV-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nevin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 99 babies have been named Nevin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nevin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,574 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,574
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nevin is also used as a boy name, ranked #3361.
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About the Name Nevin
Nevin is a girl name .
Is Nevin a boy or girl name? Nevin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,574 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,361. Nevin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nevin is currently ranked #46,574 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nevin include Nev, Ney, Neie, and Nevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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