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Glen

Male name · ↓ Falling

58,734
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Glen

Glen is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 58,734 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
1880s930 births
1890s2,182 births
1900s2,950 births
1910s5,486 births
1920s7,197 births
1930s6,606 births
1940s6,919 births
1950s10,296 births
1960s8,695 births
1970s3,910 births
1980s2,072 births
1990s1,202 births
2000s289 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Glen?

Glen has been given to 58,734 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 1,159 births that year.

Is Glen a boy or girl name?

Glen is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Glen most popular?

Glen was most popular in 1957, when 1,159 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Glen?

Glen first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births58,734
Peak Year1957
Peak Count1,159
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling