Tinker
Pronunciation: [ t-IHNGK-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tinker first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 10 babies have been named Tinker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tinker is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,768 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,768
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tinker
Tinker is a boy name .
Is Tinker a boy or girl name? Tinker is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,768 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,550. Tinker is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tinker is currently ranked #29,768 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tinker include Tin, Tink, Tinky, Tinkie, Tiy, Tiie, and Tinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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