Proctor
Pronunciation: [ pr-AHKT-er ]
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Proctor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 27 babies have been named Proctor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Proctor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,326 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,326
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Proctor
Proctor is a boy name .
Proctor is currently ranked #42,326 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Proctor include Pro, Proc, Procy, Procie, Tor, Tory, Torie, Pry, Prie, and Prokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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