Swanson
Pronunciation: [ sw-AHNS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Swanson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 11 babies have been named Swanson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Swanson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,251 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,251
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Swanson
Swanson is a boy name .
Swanson is currently ranked #20,251 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Swanson include Swa, Swan, Swany, Swanie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Swy, Swie, and Swakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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