Wonder
Pronunciation: [ w-UHND-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wonder first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 15 babies have been named Wonder in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wonder is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #29,577 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,577
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wonder is also used as a girl name, ranked #7101.
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About the Name Wonder
Wonder is a boy name .
Is Wonder a boy or girl name? Wonder is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,577 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,101. Wonder is more commonly used as a girl name.
Wonder is currently ranked #29,577 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wonder include Won, Wond, Wondy, Wondie, Woy, Woie, and Wonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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