How Many People Are Named Glenn?

250,653

people in the United States are named Glenn

1 in 1,336 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#320

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0748%

Of US population

Peak Year

1962

7,391 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: GLEN
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic gleann "valley". A famous bearer of the surname is American astronaut John Glenn (1921-).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.9%
Male
99.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.8 years old

Young (<30) 7,890
3.1%
Adult (30–60) 53,467
21.3%
Senior (>60) 189,296
75.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 20,007
New York 19,009
California 17,149
Illinois 13,765
Ohio 12,908
Texas 12,116
Michigan 9,931
New Jersey 9,546
North Carolina 7,230
Missouri 6,123

💡 Fun Facts About "Glenn"

  • 138 babies were named Glenn in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1962
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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