Glenn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'valley', Glenn represents a peaceful and calm personality.
Meaning of the Name Glenn
Glenn is a masculine given name of Scottish origins. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'gleann', meaning 'valley'. Glenn is often associated with nature and the peacefulness of a valley. The name has been used by various notable individuals in history, including the American astronaut John Glenn. Overall, Glenn represents a serene and tranquil persona.
Popularity of the Name Glenn
The popularity for the name Glenn peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 7,358 births, which ranked number 114 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Glenn had the most female births in 1925 with 48, which ranked number 1,101 out of 5,771 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 7,358, which ranked number 55 out of 4,628 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Glenn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 181 births to 126 births, a decline of -30.39%. Among males, Glenn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 181 births to 126 births, a decline of -30.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Glenn
- 20 Year Trend of Glenn: -60.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Glenn: -30.39%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Glenn: -30.39%
Popularity of Glenn by State
For males, Glenn was most popular in Southeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Glenn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 13 | 1417 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Glenn
- Total Births of Glenn: 122 (-3.56%)
- Male Births of Glenn: 122 (-3.56%)
Given the downward trend of Glenn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.56% decrease in total births, for a total of 122 births in 2024. Male births for Glenn have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 122 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.56%.