Glyndon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glyndon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 16 babies have been named Glyndon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glyndon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,503 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,503
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Glyndon is also used as a girl name, ranked #67774.
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About the Name Glyndon
Glyndon is a boy name .
Is Glyndon a boy or girl name? Glyndon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,503 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,774. Glyndon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glyndon is currently ranked #38,503 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glyndon include Gly, Glyn, Glyny, Glynie, Don, Dony, Donie, Glie, and Glykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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