How Many People Are Named Glennis?

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

Glennis
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Glennis is a very rare female name, with only 1,323 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 249,340 Americans. The majority of those named Glennis are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1947.

~1,323
Living in US
1 in 249,340
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Glenn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

People with life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,323
Worldwide Bearers
#74,713
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
34
🇨🇴 Colombia
32
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
32
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
24
🇲🇽 Mexico
18
🇵🇪 Peru
12
🇮🇳 India
12
🇸🇬 Singapore
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7
🇦🇷 Argentina
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
322 (24%)
♀ Female
1,002 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
6
Would be under 30 (0%)
320
Would be 30–60 (12%)
2,451
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 2,777 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

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

📜 Glennis Through the Generations

Glennis has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1947 when 80 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 88% of those named Glennis being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that the name is cherished within the older generation, maintaining a classic feel despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 102
Georgia 62
Maine 38
Kansas 33
Texas 17
Iowa 10
Missouri 10
Alabama 5
California 5
Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Glennis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glennis's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Glennis

How Many People Have the Name Glennis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,323 people in the United States currently share the name Glennis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 249,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glennis a Common or Rare Name?

Glennis 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 Glennis Mean?

Glennis 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 Glennis in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Glennis Most Popular?

The name Glennis reached peak popularity in 1947, with 80 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 Glennis?

Approximately 1,323 people named Glennis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,777. That works out to roughly 1 in 249,340 Americans.

Is Glennis a rare name?

Glennis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 249,340 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glennis mean?

Glennis means "creative variant of Glenn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Glennis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Glennis are male and 76% are female.

When was Glennis most popular?

Glennis peaked in 1947 with 80 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 US1,323
All-Time Births2,777
1 in X1 in 249,340
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1947
World Rank#74,713
Male %24%
Female %76%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.