How Many People Are Named Glyn?
Complete statistics for the name Glyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Glyn, a very rare male name, has only 615 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 536,344 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 86%, are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 82All 1,475 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: 1934Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Glyn Through the Generations
Over the decades, Glyn has maintained its charm without becoming too common. With only 1,475 total births recorded since the beginning, it's clear that Glyn isn't a name you hear every day. Its peak popularity came way back in 1934 with 44 births, but it's remained stable ever since. Today, most people named Glyn are over 60, with an average age of 82, reflecting its status as a timeless choice passed down through generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Glyn's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Glyn
How Many People Have the Name Glyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 615 people in the United States currently share the name Glyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 536,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Glyn a Common or Rare Name?
Glyn 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Glyn in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Glyn Most Popular?
The name Glyn reached peak popularity in 1934, with 44 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 Glyn?
Approximately 615 people named Glyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,475. That works out to roughly 1 in 536,344 Americans.
Is Glyn a rare name?
Glyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 536,344 Americans has this name.
What does the name Glyn mean?
The meaning and origin of Glyn are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Glyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Glyn are male and 7% are female.
When was Glyn most popular?
Glyn peaked in 1934 with 44 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.