Glendel
boy nameGlendel entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #1736 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#1736
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3424 |
| 1930s | #2793 |
| 1940s | #2716 |
| 1950s | #3216 |
| 1970s | #4907 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Glendel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Glendel 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 Glendel in 2025?
- Glendel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Glendel most popular?
- Glendel peaked in 1940, reaching #1736 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Glendel with classmates?
- Glendel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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