boys' name · peaked 1957

Glennon

Every Glennon since 1912 — 1,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1928Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Glennon
Peak year
1957
33 babies
All-time total
1,244
since 1912

The story of Glennon

Glennon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 1,244 American babies have been named Glennon. Its peak came in 1957, when 33 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 Glennon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Glennon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
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2010
2009
2008
2007
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2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995 6 #8,158
1990 6 #7,493
1985 5 #6,914
1980
1975 6 #5,029
1970 19 #2,086
1965 19 #1,828
1960 16 #2,067
1955 19 #1,811
1950 22 #1,585
1945 21 #1,465
1940 17 #1,706
1935 7 #3,081
1930 25 #1,477
1925 16 #2,040
1920 25 #1,523
1915 12 #2,227
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Glennon in 2025?

Glennon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Glennon?

1,244 babies have been named Glennon in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Glennon most popular?

Glennon peaked in 1957, when 33 newborns received the name.

Is Glennon a boy or girl name?

Glennon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Glennon rising or falling?

Glennon has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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