Glenn
A male given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular in the middle of the 20th century.
Every Glenn since 1880 — 250,778 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glenn
Glenn is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,443 in 2025 with 124 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 250,778 American babies have been named Glenn. Its peak came in 1962, when 7,389 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Glenn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glenn 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 | — | — | 124 | #1,443 |
| 2024 | — | — | 139 | #1,360 |
| 2023 | — | — | 110 | #1,584 |
| 2022 | — | — | 127 | #1,434 |
| 2021 | — | — | 125 | #1,445 |
| 2020 | — | — | 124 | #1,401 |
| 2019 | — | — | 127 | #1,396 |
| 2018 | — | — | 150 | #1,236 |
| 2017 | — | — | 143 | #1,274 |
| 2016 | — | — | 173 | #1,125 |
| 2015 | — | — | 165 | #1,142 |
| 2014 | — | — | 161 | #1,168 |
| 2013 | — | — | 163 | #1,115 |
| 2012 | — | — | 181 | #1,054 |
| 2011 | — | — | 163 | #1,121 |
| 2010 | — | — | 189 | #1,026 |
| 2009 | — | — | 175 | #1,066 |
| 2008 | — | — | 246 | #865 |
| 2007 | — | — | 260 | #826 |
| 2006 | — | — | 237 | #850 |
| 2005 | — | — | 261 | #761 |
| 2004 | — | — | 297 | #680 |
| 2003 | — | — | 296 | #670 |
| 2002 | — | — | 321 | #616 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,199 | 302 | #628 |
| 2000 | — | — | 335 | #591 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,023 | 529 | #431 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,242 | 852 | #297 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,026 | 1,004 | #229 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,047 | 1,143 | #215 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,425 | 1,383 | #170 |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,970 | 3,008 | #109 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,464 | 4,355 | #85 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,598 | 5,563 | #74 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,577 | 6,258 | #59 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,692 | 5,465 | #59 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,379 | 2,734 | #93 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,143 | 2,465 | #83 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,693 | 2,437 | #78 |
| 1930 | 41 | #1,171 | 2,758 | #71 |
| 1925 | 48 | #1,110 | 2,611 | #77 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,636 | 2,375 | #80 |
| 1915 | 28 | #1,351 | 1,842 | #87 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,835 | 349 | #97 |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,031 | 189 | #114 |
| 1900 | 20 | #841 | 194 | #118 |
| 1895 | 23 | #647 | 150 | #113 |
| 1890 | 11 | #846 | 117 | #123 |
| 1885 | 9 | #765 | 68 | #194 |
| 1880 | 5 | #868 | 43 | #254 |
Famous people named Glenn
- Glenn Gould Musician · 1932–1982
- Glenn Close Actor · b. 1947
- Glenn Miller Musician · 1904–1944
- Glenn T. Seaborg Chemist · 1912–1999
- Glenn Ford Actor · 1916–2006
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glenn mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, fairly popular in the middle of the 20th century.
How popular is the name Glenn in 2025?
Glenn ranked #1,443 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 124 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Glenn?
250,778 babies have been named Glenn in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glenn most popular?
Glenn peaked in 1962, when 7,389 newborns received the name.
Is Glenn a boy or girl name?
Glenn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Glenn rising or falling?
Glenn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Glenn?
Well-known people named Glenn include Glenn Gould (musician), Glenn Close (actor), Glenn Miller (musician).