Glynn
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN ]
Glynn is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,217 in the US, popular nicknames include Gly and Glyie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Glynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 156 babies have been named Glynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,217 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,217
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Glynn is also used as a boy name, ranked #27264.
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About the Name Glynn
Glynn is a girl name .
Is Glynn a boy or girl name? Glynn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,217 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,264. Glynn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glynn is currently ranked #24,217 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynn include Gly and Glyie. 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