How Many People Are Named Glenna?
Complete statistics for the name Glenna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Glenna, a very rare female name, is held by just 11,974 people in the US, making it unique, only 1 in 27,560 Americans share this name. With most Glennas over 60, it's clear this name's popularity peaked long ago in 1951.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 25,615 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: 1951Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Glenna Through the Generations
Glenna has been a name that's seen its best days in the past. Born in the early 20th century, it reached its peak in 1951 with 645 births. Today, the majority of those named Glenna are over 60, with only 344 under 30. This trend shows that while it's still cherished by some, it's slowly declining in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Glenna
Glenna is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:Glenna Avila, American artist Glenna Cabello, Venezuelan political scientist Glenna Collett-Vare (1903–1989), American amateur golfer Glenna Gallo, American educator Glenna Goodacre, (1939–2020), American sculptor Glenna Gordon, American photojournalist Glenna Hansen, Inuvialuit Canadian politician G. Kathleen Hill, American diplomat Glenna Matoush, Canadian visual artist Glenna Matthews, American historian Glenna Smith Tinnin (1877–1945), American suffragist Glenna Sue Kidd (1933–2017), American pitcher and infielder…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Glenna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Glenna
How Many People Have the Name Glenna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249 people in the United States currently share the name Glenna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,331,122 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Glenna a Common or Rare Name?
Glenna 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 Glenna Mean?
Glenna means "creative variant of Glenn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Glenna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Glenna Most Popular?
The name Glenna reached peak popularity in 1951, with 645 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Glenna?
Approximately 249 people named Glenna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 249. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,331,122 Americans.
Is Glenna a rare name?
Glenna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,331,122 Americans has this name.
What does the name Glenna mean?
Glenna means "creative variant of Glenn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Glenna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Glenna are male and 100% are female.
When was Glenna most popular?
Glenna peaked in 1951 with 645 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.