Glynn
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glynn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,486 babies have been named Glynn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,264 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,264
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Glynn is also used as a girl name, ranked #24217.
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"to be stronger, to have more power"
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Etruscan/Latin origin
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About the Name Glynn
Glynn is a boy name .
Is Glynn a boy or girl name? Glynn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,264 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,217. Glynn is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glynn is currently ranked #27,264 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynn include Gly, Glie, and Glykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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