Glyn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGLIN / /ɡlɪn/

Welsh; Irish

Meaning

Welsh: valley; Irish: descendant of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

Glyn is a name of Welsh origin, commonly used in Wales to denote a valley. In Irish contexts, it can signify a lineage or descent from a warrior. The name reflects the natural landscape of Wales, where many valleys are prominent. It has been used historically in both cultures, though it is more prevalent in Wales.

Trend Summary

The name Glyn has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, with periods of modest use.

Similar Names

GlenGlynnFinnKianShaneBrynnQuinnJaden

Variants

  • Glynn

International Variants

  • Glyn (Welsh)
  • Glynn (Irish)

Famous people named Glyn

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Fictional characters named Glyn

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Sibling Suggestions

GarethRhysEvanLiamDylanTalon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Glyn was first seen in the United States in 1912. Glyn has ranked as high as #822 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Glyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Glyn (1962)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19128
191313
19145
191512
191615
191713
191817
191924
192028
192116
192221
192319
192430
192529
192627
192721
192817
192926
193020
193136
193226
193331
193439
193528
193624
193719
193823
193918
194022
194131
194233
194325
194423
194528
194621
194721
194826
194925
195016
195124
195224
195335
195417
195521
195624
195724
195817
195921
196020
196118
196222
196312
196421
19656
196618
196712
196817
196913
197014
197110
197212
197311
19767
197710
19788
19797
19805
19829
19837
19846
19858
19886
19896
19945
19985
20095