How Many People Are Named Glendell?

Complete statistics for the name Glendell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Glendell
Very Rare
Old English

Glendell is a rare, masculine name with roots in Old English, making it a classic choice. Only 1 in 1,122,791 Americans carry this name, with just 294 people named Glendell alive today. The majority of these individuals, 86%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name.

~294
Living in US
1 in 1,122,791
Americans
1935
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English place name
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

687
Worldwide Bearers
#315,600
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
526
🇵🇭 Philippines
145
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇦🇸 American Samoa
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
233 (79%)
♀ Female
61 (21%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
79
Would be 30–60 (14%)
504
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 583 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1935

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Glendell Through the Generations

Glendell saw its peak popularity in 1935 when 24 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with most Glendells now aged between 30 and 60, and a significant portion over 60. This distribution suggests that Glendell is a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 18
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Glendell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glendell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Glendell

How Many People Have the Name Glendell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Glendell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,122,791 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glendell a Common or Rare Name?

Glendell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Glendell Mean?

Glendell means "Old English place name" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glendell in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.

When Was Glendell Most Popular?

The name Glendell reached peak popularity in 1935, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Glendell?

Approximately 294 people named Glendell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 583. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,122,791 Americans.

Is Glendell a rare name?

Glendell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,122,791 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glendell mean?

Glendell means "Old English place name" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Glendell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Glendell are male and 21% are female.

When was Glendell most popular?

Glendell peaked in 1935 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US294
All-Time Births583
1 in X1 in 1,122,791
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1935
World Rank#315,600
Male %79%
Female %21%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.