Gaynor
boy nameGaynor entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2214 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2214
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3115 |
| 1920s | #3357 |
| 1930s | #2881 |
| 1940s | #3318 |
| 1950s | #3943 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gaynor are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gaynor alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaynor in 2025?
- Gaynor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gaynor most popular?
- Gaynor peaked in 1933, reaching #2214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gaynor with classmates?
- Gaynor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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