Glenn
Boy name · #1443 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Glenn? In official American birth records, Glenn has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Glenn is currently the #1443 boy name in the United States — 124 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1141, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,516 boys born in 2025 was named Glenn.
Babies named Glenn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Glenn first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 43 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1962, when 7,356 boys were named Glenn — good for #55 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Glenn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Glenn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Glenn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Glenn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Glenn is most common
State-level data for Glenn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Glenn
Statistically, parents drawn to Glenn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Glen, Barry, Gordon, Darren, and Guy.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Glenn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 124 | #1443 |
| 2024 | 139 | #1359 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1576 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1433 |
| 2021 | 125 | #1442 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1398 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1394 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1234 |
| 2017 | 143 | #1272 |
| 2016 | 173 | #1124 |
| 2015 | 165 | #1141 |
| 2014 | 161 | #1166 |
| 2013 | 163 | #1115 |
| 2012 | 181 | #1052 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1118 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1023 |
| 2009 | 175 | #1063 |
| 2008 | 246 | #865 |
| 2007 | 260 | #825 |
| 2006 | 237 | #847 |
| 2005 | 261 | #760 |
| 2004 | 297 | #677 |
| 2003 | 296 | #669 |
| 2002 | 321 | #616 |
| 2001 | 302 | #627 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Glenn?
In official American birth records, the name Glenn first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 43 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Glenn a popular boy name?
Glenn ranked #1443 among boys in 2025 with 124 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1141.
When was the name Glenn most popular?
Glenn peaked in 1962, when 7,356 American boys received the name (ranked #55 that year). Since 1962 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Glenn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,516 newborn American boys was named Glenn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.