Glen Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationglen / ɡlɛnScottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: valley; Irish: glen
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Glen is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gleann', meaning valley. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, often reflecting the natural landscape of Scotland and Ireland. The name is commonly associated with various geographical locations, particularly in Scotland. It has also been adopted in other English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Glen has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Glenn
International Variants
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Famous people named Glen
Glen Campbell was an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his hit songs and television show.
Glen Close is an American actress recognized for her versatile roles in film and television.
Glen H. Elder Jr. is an American sociologist known for his research on the life course.
Glen Murray is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Fictional characters named Glen
Glen Rhee is a character in the comic book series 'The Walking Dead', known for his resourcefulness and bravery.
Glen Quagmire is a character in the animated television series 'Family Guy', recognized for his humorous and often outrageous personality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Glen was first seen in the United States in 1880. Glen has ranked as high as #271 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Glen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Glen (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 24 |
1881 | 31 |
1882 | 27 |
1883 | 27 |
1884 | 47 |
1885 | 45 |
1886 | 49 |
1887 | 52 |
1888 | 77 |
1889 | 58 |
1890 | 68 |
1891 | 85 |
1892 | 106 |
1893 | 77 |
1894 | 108 |
1895 | 102 |
1896 | 113 |
1897 | 88 |
1898 | 111 |
1899 | 101 |
1900 | 134 |
1901 | 105 |
1902 | 123 |
1903 | 121 |
1904 | 120 |
1905 | 128 |
1906 | 120 |
1907 | 150 |
1908 | 158 |
1909 | 178 |
1910 | 184 |
1911 | 231 |
1912 | 460 |
1913 | 606 |
1914 | 853 |
1915 | 1,112 |
1916 | 1,156 |
1917 | 1,235 |
1918 | 1,318 |
1919 | 1,389 |
1920 | 1,412 |
1921 | 1,506 |
1922 | 1,384 |
1923 | 1,450 |
1924 | 1,518 |
1925 | 1,537 |
1926 | 1,519 |
1927 | 1,617 |
1928 | 1,595 |
1929 | 1,427 |
1930 | 1,595 |
1931 | 1,563 |
1932 | 1,465 |
1933 | 1,335 |
1934 | 1,442 |
1935 | 1,396 |
1936 | 1,441 |
1937 | 1,357 |
1938 | 1,464 |
1939 | 1,428 |
1940 | 1,434 |
1941 | 1,410 |
1942 | 1,421 |
1943 | 1,445 |
1944 | 1,451 |
1945 | 1,395 |
1946 | 1,677 |
1947 | 2,070 |
1948 | 2,046 |
1949 | 2,203 |
1950 | 2,173 |
1951 | 2,220 |
1952 | 2,492 |
1953 | 2,389 |
1954 | 2,496 |
1955 | 2,490 |
1956 | 2,720 |
1957 | 2,925 |
1958 | 2,797 |
1959 | 2,694 |
1960 | 2,441 |
1961 | 2,688 |
1962 | 2,830 |
1963 | 2,358 |
1964 | 2,125 |
1965 | 2,068 |
1966 | 1,749 |
1967 | 1,710 |
1968 | 1,667 |
1969 | 2,241 |
1970 | 1,998 |
1971 | 1,533 |
1972 | 1,153 |
1973 | 867 |
1974 | 818 |
1975 | 808 |
1976 | 751 |
1977 | 667 |
1978 | 653 |
1979 | 586 |
1980 | 599 |
1981 | 609 |
1982 | 581 |
1983 | 527 |
1984 | 549 |
1985 | 510 |
1986 | 463 |
1987 | 505 |
1988 | 507 |
1989 | 480 |
1990 | 450 |
1991 | 416 |
1992 | 370 |
1993 | 337 |
1994 | 321 |
1995 | 301 |
1996 | 259 |
1997 | 237 |
1998 | 218 |
1999 | 204 |
2000 | 217 |
2001 | 194 |
2002 | 182 |
2003 | 166 |
2004 | 147 |
2005 | 129 |
2006 | 126 |
2007 | 131 |
2008 | 114 |
2009 | 119 |
2010 | 94 |
2011 | 118 |
2012 | 97 |
2013 | 102 |
2014 | 105 |
2015 | 94 |
2016 | 84 |
2017 | 99 |
2018 | 78 |
2019 | 74 |
2020 | 54 |
2021 | 86 |
2022 | 71 |
2023 | 57 |
2024 | 61 |