Glenville
boy nameGlenville entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3151 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#3151
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3545 |
| 1920s | #3626 |
| 1930s | #3741 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1980s | #6951 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Glenville are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Glenville alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Glenville in 2025?
- Glenville is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Glenville most popular?
- Glenville peaked in 1927, reaching #3151 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Glenville with classmates?
- Glenville will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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