Glen
Every Glen since 1880 — 127,054 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glen
Glen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,026 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 127,054 American babies have been named Glen. Its peak came in 1957, when 2,947 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Glen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 74 | #2,026 |
| 2024 | — | — | 62 | #2,293 |
| 2023 | — | — | 57 | #2,400 |
| 2022 | — | — | 72 | #2,088 |
| 2021 | — | — | 86 | #1,817 |
| 2020 | — | — | 54 | #2,424 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,984 |
| 2018 | — | — | 78 | #1,904 |
| 2017 | — | — | 99 | #1,613 |
| 2016 | — | — | 84 | #1,803 |
| 2015 | — | — | 94 | #1,672 |
| 2014 | — | — | 105 | #1,527 |
| 2013 | — | — | 102 | #1,552 |
| 2012 | — | — | 97 | #1,606 |
| 2011 | — | — | 118 | #1,407 |
| 2010 | — | — | 94 | #1,659 |
| 2009 | — | — | 119 | #1,416 |
| 2008 | — | — | 114 | #1,448 |
| 2007 | — | — | 131 | #1,313 |
| 2006 | — | — | 126 | #1,310 |
| 2005 | — | — | 129 | #1,228 |
| 2004 | — | — | 147 | #1,083 |
| 2003 | — | — | 166 | #970 |
| 2002 | — | — | 182 | #891 |
| 2001 | — | — | 194 | #838 |
| 2000 | — | — | 217 | #765 |
| 1995 | — | — | 301 | #591 |
| 1990 | — | — | 450 | #464 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,646 | 510 | #360 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,911 | 599 | #319 |
| 1975 | — | — | 808 | #250 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,114 | 1,997 | #155 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,621 | 2,068 | #149 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,350 | 2,443 | #143 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,180 | 2,490 | #131 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,591 | 2,173 | #125 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,953 | 1,395 | #148 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,607 | 1,434 | #130 |
| 1935 | 24 | #1,525 | 1,396 | #124 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,415 | 1,595 | #114 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,662 | 1,537 | #117 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,774 | 1,412 | #122 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,701 | 1,112 | #123 |
| 1910 | — | — | 184 | #165 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,784 | 128 | #158 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,818 | 134 | #155 |
| 1895 | — | — | 102 | #151 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,265 | 68 | #195 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,108 | 45 | #246 |
| 1880 | — | — | 24 | #350 |
Famous people named Glen
- Glen Campbell Singer · 1936–2017
- Glen Cook Writer · b. 1944
- Glen A. Larson Writer · 1937–2014
- Glen Rice Basketball player · b. 1967
- Glen Benton Musician · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Glen in 2025?
Glen ranked #2,026 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Glen?
127,054 babies have been named Glen in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glen most popular?
Glen peaked in 1957, when 2,947 newborns received the name.
Is Glen a boy or girl name?
Glen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Glen rising or falling?
Glen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Glen?
Well-known people named Glen include Glen Campbell (singer), Glen Cook (writer), Glen A. Larson (writer).