How Many People Are Named Glenys?

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

Glenys
Very Rare
Welsh

Glenys, a very rare female name, is held by just 229 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,442,055 Americans. The majority, 91%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~229
Living in US
1 in 1,442,055
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'white'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gentle
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,027
Worldwide Bearers
#28,612
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
9,711
🇬🇧 Wales
4,624
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
2,638
🇦🇺 Australia
2,538
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,321
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2,307
🇺🇸 United States
1,361
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,220
🇨🇦 Canada
761
🇿🇦 South Africa
335

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
229 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
26
Would be under 30 (5%)
27
Would be 30–60 (5%)
517
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 570 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
98

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

📜 Glenys Through the Generations

Glenys peaked in popularity in 1925 with 23 births, and today, it's considered very rare. With an estimated 229 living individuals bearing this name, it's clear that Glenys is a name from another era. The average age of those named Glenys is 85, indicating a strong preference among older generations. Among the living, 26 are under 30, 27 are between 30 and 60, while 517 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards the older demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maine 22

✨ Similar Names to Glenys

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glenys's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Glenys

How Many People Have the Name Glenys?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Glenys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,442,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glenys a Common or Rare Name?

Glenys 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 Glenys Mean?

Glenys means "Welsh origin, meaning 'white'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glenys in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Glenys Most Popular?

The name Glenys reached peak popularity in 1925, with 23 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 Glenys?

Approximately 229 people named Glenys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 570. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,442,055 Americans.

Is Glenys a rare name?

Glenys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,442,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glenys mean?

Glenys means "Welsh origin, meaning 'white'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Glenys more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Glenys are male and 100% are female.

When was Glenys most popular?

Glenys peaked in 1925 with 23 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 US229
All-Time Births570
1 in X1 in 1,442,055
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1925
World Rank#28,612
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.