Lanyard
Pronunciation: [ l-ANY-erd ]
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Lanyard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Lanyard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lanyard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,703 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,703
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lanyard
Lanyard is a boy name .
Lanyard is currently ranked #29,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lanyard include Lan, Lany, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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