Glen
girl nameGlen entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #1024 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#1024
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1124 |
| 1890s | #1316 |
| 1900s | #1606 |
| 1910s | #1808 |
| 1920s | #1619 |
| 1930s | #1644 |
| 1940s | #2316 |
| 1950s | #2396 |
| 1960s | #3929 |
| 1970s | #6520 |
| 1980s | #10008 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Glen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Glen alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Glen in 2025?
- Glen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Glen most popular?
- Glen peaked in 1884, reaching #1024 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Glen with classmates?
- Glen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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