Glynn: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Glynn

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1950

141 babies

All-time total

5,360

#1,789 all-time among boys

First recorded

1902

in Social Security records

Glynn popularity over time

5,360 babies have been named Glynn since 1902, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	18	18	2	–	#1,062
1910s	37	270	307	31	+1606%	#955
1920s	71	543	614	61	+100%	#756
1930s	69	667	736	74	+20%	#685
1940s	84	960	1,044	104	+42%	#607
1950s	90	1,027	1,117	112	+7%	#597
1960s	46	631	677	68	-39%	#787
1970s	–	341	341	34	-50%	#1,107
1980s	–	252	252	25	-26%	#1,636
1990s	20	142	162	16	-36%	#3,041
2000s	–	58	58	6	-64%	#5,659
2010s	–	34	34	3	-41%	#10,018
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Glynn

Glynn 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 1902, 5,360 American babies have been named Glynn, about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1950, when 141 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 Glynn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Glynn?

The median living Glynn is about 66 years old; half are between 53 and 75. An estimated 2,900 people named Glynn are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Glynn 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	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	5	#12,804
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	5	#12,871
2015	–	–	5	#12,722
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	7	#10,018
2012	–	–	6	#11,271
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	6	#11,216
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	–	–
2007	–	–	5	#13,009
2006	–	–	5	#12,696
2005	–	–	9	#7,863
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	13	#5,659
2002	–	–	8	#7,899
2001	–	–	12	#5,794
2000	–	–	6	#9,510
1995	–	–	14	#4,356
1990	–	–	20	#3,100
1985	–	–	14	#3,273
1980	–	–	36	#1,636
1975	–	–	42	#1,350
1970	–	–	55	#1,107
1965	–	–	51	#1,038
1960	7	#5,355	76	#872
1955	15	#3,019	116	#682
1950	10	#3,517	131	#597
1945	10	#2,991	79	#680
1940	9	#3,057	79	#682
1935	5	#4,480	74	#705
1930	10	#2,932	67	#787
1925	11	#3,016	63	#838
1920	10	#3,198	39	#1,144
1915	8	#3,250	30	#1,194
1910	–	–	7	#1,359
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Glynn

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Glynn Turman American actor (born 1947) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Glynn, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Glynn?

The median living Glynn is about 66 years old. Half of all living Glynns are between 53 and 75 years old.

How many people named Glynn are alive today?

An estimated 2,900 people named Glynn are alive in the United States, based on 5,360 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Glynn in 2025?

Glynn 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 Glynn?

5,360 babies have been named Glynn in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Glynn most popular?

Glynn peaked in 1950, when 141 newborns received the name.

Is Glynn a boy or girl name?

Glynn is used for both: about 8% of babies named Glynn have been girls and 92% boys.

Is the name Glynn rising or falling?

Glynn is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Glynn?

Well-known people named Glynn include Glynn Turman (actor).

Names like Glynn

Names that sound and feel close to Glynn: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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