Pastor
Pronunciation: [ p-AST-er ]
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Pastor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 135 babies have been named Pastor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pastor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,046 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,046
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pastor
Pastor is a boy name .
Pastor is currently ranked #39,046 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pastor include Pas, Past, Pasty, Pastie, Pay, Paie, and Paskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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