Glenn
boy name#1443 in 2025Glenn entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #55 in 1962, ranks #1443 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1443
rank today
#55
peak (1962)
124
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #186 |
| 1890s | #113 |
| 1900s | #104 |
| 1910s | #89 |
| 1920s | #79 |
| 1930s | #79 |
| 1940s | #81 |
| 1950s | #65 |
| 1960s | #78 |
| 1970s | #162 |
| 1980s | #232 |
| 1990s | #409 |
| 2000s | #754 |
| 2010s | #1164 |
| 2020s | #1442 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Glenn has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 140,000 people named Glenn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Glenn alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Glenn in 2025?
- Glenn ranks #1443 among US boy names in 2025, with 124 babies given the name.
- When was the name Glenn most popular?
- Glenn peaked in 1962, reaching #55 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Glenn with classmates?
- Glenn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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