Gaynor
Pronunciation: [ g-AYN-er ]
Gaynor is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,350 in the US, popular nicknames include Gayie, Gaynie, and Gayny.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gaynor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 44 babies have been named Gaynor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaynor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,350 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,350
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Gaynor is also used as a boy name, ranked #32823.
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About the Name Gaynor
Gaynor is a girl name .
Is Gaynor a boy or girl name? Gaynor is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,350 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,823. Gaynor is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaynor is currently ranked #48,350 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaynor include Gayie, Gaynie, and Gayny. 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