Pinkney
Pronunciation: [ p-IHNGKN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pinkney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 35 babies have been named Pinkney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pinkney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,280 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,280
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old French del mont origin
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About the Name Pinkney
Pinkney is a boy name .
Pinkney is currently ranked #23,280 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pinkney include Pin, Pink, Pinky, Pinkie, Ney, Neyie, Piy, Piie, and Pinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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