Glynis
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN-ihs ]
Glynis is a boy baby name. Ranked #32,281 in the US, popular nicknames include Gly, Glyie, and Glynie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Glynis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 10 babies have been named Glynis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,281 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,281
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Glynis is also used as a girl name, ranked #66255.
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About the Name Glynis
Glynis is a boy name .
Is Glynis a boy or girl name? Glynis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,281 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,255. Glynis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glynis is currently ranked #32,281 in popularity for boy 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