Pendleton
Pronunciation: [ p-EHND-uhlt-uhn ]
Pendleton is a boy baby name. Ranked #33,917 in the US, popular nicknames include Pen, Pey, and Penie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Pendleton is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EHND-uhlt-uhn.
Parents who love the name Pendleton often also consider Flossie, Seely, Olasunkanmi .
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Historical Record
Pendleton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 31 babies have been named Pendleton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pendleton is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,917 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,917
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Pendleton is also used as a girl name, ranked #25704.
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About the Name Pendleton
Pendleton is a boy name .
Is Pendleton a boy or girl name? Pendleton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,917 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,704. Pendleton is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pendleton is currently ranked #33,917 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pendleton include Pen, Pey, Penie, and Pendie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis