Glendon
Every Glendon since 1904 — 4,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glendon
Glendon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,934 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 4,759 American babies have been named Glendon. Its peak came in 1975, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Glendon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glendon 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 | — | — | 12 | #6,934 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,982 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,660 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,965 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,140 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,291 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,539 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,993 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,860 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,016 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,754 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,298 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,023 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,025 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,949 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,868 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,279 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,615 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,903 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,053 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,897 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,514 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,966 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,821 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,603 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,188 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,248 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,921 |
| 1975 | — | — | 118 | #764 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,563 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,343 |
| 1960 | — | — | 47 | #1,141 |
| 1955 | — | — | 47 | #1,093 |
| 1950 | — | — | 43 | #1,079 |
| 1945 | — | — | 49 | #921 |
| 1940 | — | — | 58 | #823 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,477 | 61 | #793 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,467 | 71 | #757 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,639 | 73 | #774 |
| 1920 | — | — | 91 | #669 |
| 1915 | — | — | 34 | #1,109 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,357 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Glendon in 2025?
Glendon ranked #6,934 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Glendon?
4,759 babies have been named Glendon in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glendon most popular?
Glendon peaked in 1975, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Glendon a boy or girl name?
Glendon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Glendon rising or falling?
Glendon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.