Glenn
Peaked at #55 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Glenn has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Glenn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#647
in 1895
Last ranked
#16198
in 2001
Years tracked
119
1880–2001
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Glenn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1895, ranking #647 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Glenn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2001, when it stood at #16198.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #16,198 | 5 |
| 1999 | #7,888 | 12 |
| 1997 | #7,959 | 11 |
| 1996 | #7,294 | 12 |
| 1995 | #9,023 | 9 |
| 1994 | #9,081 | 9 |
| 1993 | #5,500 | 17 |
| 1992 | #7,700 | 11 |
Glenn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#55
in 1962
Current rank
#1362
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Glenn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #55 nationally with 7,358 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1168 (2014) to #1362 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Glenn ranks #1362 nationally for boys, with 138 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,362 | 138 |
| 2023 | #1,582 | 110 |
| 2022 | #1,434 | 127 |
| 2021 | #1,443 | 125 |
| 2020 | #1,400 | 124 |
| 2019 | #1,396 | 127 |
| 2018 | #1,236 | 150 |
| 2017 | #1,279 | 142 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Glenn most popular?
Glenn was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #55 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Glenn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Glenn?
At least 250,653 babies have been recorded with the name Glenn in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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