Glynis
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN-ihs ]
Glynis is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,255 in the US, popular nicknames include Gly, Glyie, and Glynie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Glynis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,938 babies have been named Glynis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,255 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,255
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Glynis is also used as a boy name, ranked #32281.
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About the Name Glynis
Glynis is a girl name .
Is Glynis a boy or girl name? Glynis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,255 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,281. Glynis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glynis is currently ranked #66,255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynis include Gly, Glyie, Glynie, and Glyny. 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