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 | 930 births |
| 1890s | 2,182 births |
| 1900s | 2,950 births |
| 1910s | 5,486 births |
| 1920s | 7,197 births |
| 1930s | 6,606 births |
| 1940s | 6,919 births |
| 1950s | 10,296 births |
| 1960s | 8,695 births |
| 1970s | 3,910 births |
| 1980s | 2,072 births |
| 1990s | 1,202 births |
| 2000s | 289 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).