Glynn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GLIN //ɡlɪn//

Origin: Welsh; Irish

Meaning: Welsh: valley; Irish: descendant of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Glynn has its roots in the Welsh language, derived from the word "glyn," which means "valley." This etymological origin reflects the geographical features of Wales, where many place names incorporate similar terms to denote valleys or glens. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Welsh culture and language, particularly during the periods of Norman and later English rule in Wales, where many Welsh names were adopted into English vernacular.

Historically, the name Glynn has been associated with various notable figures and places in Wales. The use of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, with references to individuals bearing the name appearing in historical records.

The name has also been linked to several locations in Wales, such as Glynn Neath, which further solidifies its geographical significance. The name's presence in literature and historical texts contributes to its enduring legacy, particularly in the context of Welsh identity and heritage.

Culturally, Glynn embodies a connection to the natural landscape of Wales, symbolizing the beauty and tranquility of valleys. This association with nature has allowed the name to resonate within Welsh culture, where names often reflect the environment.

Additionally, the name may have variations or diminutive forms, such as Glyn, which also carries similar meanings and associations. Overall, Glynn serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of Wales, encapsulating both historical significance and a deep-rooted connection to the land.

Famous people named Glynn

In this section, you will find notable people named Glynn. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Glynn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Glynn who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Glynn Turman is an actor and director best known for Cooley High, A Different World, and The Inkwell.

Glynn Davis is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Angels.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Glynn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Glynn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Glynn was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Glynn has ranked as high as #1264 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Glynn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Glynn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Glynn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Glynn.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2019 5 5 0
2016 5 5 0
2015 5 5 0
2013 7 7 0
2012 6 6 0
2010 6 6 0
2007 5 5 0
2006 5 5 0
2005 9 9 0
2003 13 13 0
2002 8 8 0
2001 12 12 0
2000 6 6 0
1999 13 13 0
1998 13 13 0
1997 10 10 0
1996 8 8 0
1995 14 14 0
1994 21 14 7
1993 11 11 0
1992 26 18 8
1991 26 21 5
1990 20 20 0
1989 15 15 0
1988 22 22 0
1987 28 28 0
1986 22 22 0
1985 14 14 0
1984 27 27 0
1983 22 22 0
1982 33 33 0
1981 33 33 0
1980 36 36 0
1979 31 31 0
1978 22 22 0
1977 41 41 0
1976 24 24 0
1975 42 42 0
1974 31 31 0
1973 28 28 0
1972 31 31 0
1971 36 36 0
1970 55 55 0
1969 44 44 0
1968 48 43 5
1967 56 49 7
1966 49 49 0
1965 51 51 0
1964 75 66 9
1963 82 77 5
1962 90 82 8
1961 99 94 5
1960 83 76 7
1959 79 79 0
1958 104 98 6
1957 98 88 10
1956 105 97 8
1955 131 116 15
1954 126 110 16
1953 117 108 9
1952 111 103 8
1951 105 97 8
1950 141 131 10
1949 129 122 7
1948 122 109 13
1947 133 126 7
1946 101 94 7
1945 89 79 10
1944 80 75 5
1943 117 108 9
1942 92 84 8
1941 93 84 9
1940 88 79 9
1939 78 72 6
1938 75 62 13
1937 67 67 0
1936 66 57 9
1935 79 74 5
1934 85 79 6
1933 65 60 5
1932 76 61 15
1931 68 68 0
1930 77 67 10
1929 57 47 10
1928 82 73 9
1927 70 60 10
1926 64 58 6
1925 74 63 11
1924 54 49 5
1923 63 58 5
1922 47 42 5
1921 54 54 0
1920 49 39 10
1919 36 31 5
1918 49 42 7
1917 41 35 6
1916 49 43 6
1915 38 30 8
1914 34 34 0
1913 24 24 0
1912 22 17 5
1911 7 7 0
1910 7 7 0
1909 7 7 0
1907 5 5 0
1902 6 6 0

Top States for Glynn (1999)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
LA 5
100%