Glenna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Glenna means 'valley' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Glenna
Glenna is a feminine name of Scottish origin. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'gleann' meaning 'valley'. The name is associated with the natural beauty of Scotland, evoking images of picturesque landscapes and serene valleys. Glenna is a name that carries a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Glenna
The popularity for the name Glenna peaked in popularity in the year 1951 with 645 births, which ranked number 575 out of 9,433 unique names for that year. Glenna had the most female births in 1951 with 645, which ranked number 310 out of 6,213 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1940 with 5, which ranked number 3,461 out of 3,937 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Glenna has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 12 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among females, Glenna has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 12 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Glenna
- 20 Year Trend of Glenna: 9.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Glenna: 50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Glenna: 50.00%
Popularity of Glenna by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Glenna. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Glenna in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Glenna is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Glenna
- Total Births of Glenna: 12 (4.14%)
- Female Births of Glenna: 12 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Glenna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.14% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Glenna have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.