Guinness
Pronunciation: [ g-IHN-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Guinness first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 24 babies have been named Guinness in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Guinness is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,252 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,252
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Guinness
Guinness is a boy name .
Guinness is currently ranked #9,252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Guinness include Gui, Guin, Guiny, Guinie, Guinn, Guinny, Guinnie, Ess, Essy, Essie, Guy, and Guie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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