Glacier
Pronunciation: [ gl-AYSH-er ]
Glacier is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,384 in the US, popular nicknames include Gla, Gly, and Glaie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Glacier first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 10 babies have been named Glacier in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glacier is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,384 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,384
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Glacier is also used as a girl name, ranked #24905.
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About the Name Glacier
Glacier is a boy name .
Is Glacier a boy or girl name? Glacier is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,384 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,905. Glacier is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glacier is currently ranked #44,384 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glacier include Gla, Gly, Glaie, and Glacie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis