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Glenn: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child of the secluded and peaceful valley.

Glenn as a Boy Name

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1434
Peak
#55 in 1962

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #25418801900: #11819001910: #9719101920: #8019201930: #7119301940: #8319401950: #5919501960: #7419601970: #10919701980: #21419801990: #29619902000: #59120002005: #76120052010: #102620102015: #114220152020: #14342020#1#1434

What Glenn Means

Glenn is a boy name of English origin. A child of the secluded and peaceful valley.

How Popular Glenn Is

Glenn currently ranks #1434 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 1962. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Glenn

  • Glenn broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #55 in 1962.
  • Glenn has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
  • Glenn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Glenn as a Unisex Name

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1434
Peak
#55 in 1962

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #25418801900: #11819001910: #9719101920: #8019201930: #7119301940: #8319401950: #5919501960: #7419601970: #10919701980: #21419801990: #29619902000: #59120002005: #76120052010: #102620102015: #114220152020: #14342020#1#1434

What Glenn Means

Glenn is a unisex name of English origin. A secluded valley, tranquil and full of peace.

How Popular Glenn Is

Glenn currently ranks #1434 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 1962. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Glenn

  • Glenn broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #55 in 1962.
  • Glenn has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
  • Glenn is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Glenn

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Sibling Names for Glenn

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Questions About Glenn

What does Glenn mean?

Glenn is a boy name of English origin. A child of the secluded and peaceful valley.

How popular is Glenn?

Glenn currently ranks #1434 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #55 in 1962. It has held steady.

Where does Glenn come from?

Glenn comes from English roots. Glenn broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #55 in 1962.

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