Rankin
Pronunciation: [ r-ANGK-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rankin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 129 babies have been named Rankin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rankin is past its peak , currently ranked #8,178 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,178
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Rankin
Rankin is a boy name .
Rankin is currently ranked #8,178 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rankin include Ran, Rank, Ranky, Rankie, Ray, Raie, and Rankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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