Glenys
girl nameGlenys entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1795 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1795
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2805 |
| 1920s | #2924 |
| 1930s | #2641 |
| 1940s | #3149 |
| 1950s | #4179 |
| 1960s | #6068 |
| 1980s | #10600 |
| 1990s | #14017 |
| 2000s | #11758 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Glenys are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Glenys 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 Glenys in 2025?
- Glenys is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Glenys most popular?
- Glenys peaked in 1925, reaching #1795 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Glenys with classmates?
- Glenys will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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