Wilner
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLN-er ]
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Wilner first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 27 babies have been named Wilner in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilner is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,342 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,342
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wilner
Wilner is a boy name .
Wilner is currently ranked #40,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilner include Wil, Wiln, Wilny, Wilnie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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