Glena
girl nameGlena entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1409 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1409
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1900s | #1947 |
| 1910s | #2151 |
| 1920s | #2103 |
| 1930s | #1706 |
| 1940s | #2314 |
| 1950s | #2435 |
| 1960s | #3631 |
| 1970s | #6018 |
| 1980s | #9015 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Glena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Glena alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Glena in 2025?
- Glena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Glena most popular?
- Glena peaked in 1934, reaching #1409 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Glena with classmates?
- Glena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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