Wonder
Pronunciation: [ w-UHND-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wonder first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 252 babies have been named Wonder in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wonder is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,101 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,101
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Wonder
Wonder is a girl name .
Is Wonder a boy or girl name? Wonder is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,101 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,577. Wonder is more commonly used as a girl name.
Wonder is currently ranked #7,101 in popularity for girl 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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