Gleen
boy nameGleen entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1672 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1672
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3294 |
| 1920s | #2532 |
| 1930s | #2097 |
| 1940s | #2604 |
| 1950s | #2266 |
| 1960s | #2421 |
| 1970s | #4388 |
| 1980s | #6775 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Gleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gleen alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gleen in 2025?
- Gleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gleen most popular?
- Gleen peaked in 1929, reaching #1672 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gleen with classmates?
- Gleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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