Glenn

Glenn - A very unique male name

Glenn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #94. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Glenn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Glenn? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Glenn. The baby boy name Glenn was given to 56 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1621 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,184 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Glenn peaked in popularity 64 years ago in 1962 on position 55.

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Glenn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Glenn is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #647 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,162.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Glenn is where you live.

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Glenn origin and meaning

Scottish — transferred surname and place name

A valley (from Gaelic gleann)

Glenn began as a Scottish surname and place name from Gaelic gleann, a valley, and moved into first-name use in the 19th and 20th centuries. It peaked in the US in 1962 and has been falling since, which now gives it a quiet, mid-century character.

Attested etymology

Glenn is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Glenn, pop culture references for the name Glenn and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Glenn

We've found the following names that sound similar to Glenn, sorted by popularity.

Glen / Galen / Glynn / Gaylon / Glennon / Gaylen / Glyn / Giuliano / Gilman / Gleen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Glenn

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Glenn a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Glenn?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GLEN · /ɡlɛn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Glen — Simpler spelling; also a separate established name in its own right.

Famous bearers

• Glenn Gould — Canadian pianist famed for his Bach recordings (1932–1982) Historical
• Glenn Miller — Big-band leader of 'In the Mood' fame (1904–1944) Historical

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Glenn for its solid, outdoorsy plainness — a mid-century name that now stands out by being unfussy.

Worth knowing

• It reads as a dad or grandad name to many people, and the double-n spelling is often reduced to Glen.