How popular is the name Glean in 2025?

Glean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Glean most popular?

Glean peaked in 1950, reaching #3329 among US boy names.

Glean will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Glean entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #3329 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3329

peak (1950)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Glean are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Glean alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Glean in 2025?: Glean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Glean most popular?: Glean peaked in 1950, reaching #3329 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Glean with classmates?: Glean will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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