How Many People Are Named Glynn?

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

Glynn
Rare
Old Welsh

Glynn is an uncommon name with roots in Old Welsh, making it very rare today with only 2,759 people bearing it, or 1 in 119,626 Americans. That's a lot of zeroes! Most Glynn's are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~9,304
Living in US
1 in 35,624
Americans
1950
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valley
🌐
Origin
Old Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Calm
9
Life Path Number

People with life path number 9 are often seen as wise and compassionate leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,759
Worldwide Bearers
#44,127
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
71
🇳🇱 Netherlands
38
🇿🇲 Zambia
36
🇹🇭 Thailand
14
🇩🇪 Germany
11
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9
🇮🇳 India
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇯🇵 Japan
6
🇶🇦 Qatar
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,557 (93%)
♀ Female
202 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 76
128
Would be under 30 (2%)
917
Would be 30–60 (17%)
4,316
Would be over 60 (81%)

All 5,361 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: 1950

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
5

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

📜 Glynn Through the Generations

Over the decades, Glynn has seen its peak in 1950 when 141 babies were given this name. Today, it's slowly declining but remains cherished among older generations. With 4,316 Glynn's over 60, it's clear this name is synonymous with wisdom and experience, embodying the spirit of a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 785
Louisiana 775
Georgia 346
Tennessee 221
Mississippi 111
Arkansas 71
Kentucky 62
Michigan 56
Alabama 46
California 41

✨ Similar Names to Glynn

📄 About the Name Glynn

How Many People Have the Name Glynn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,304 people in the United States currently share the name Glynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,624 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Glynn a Common or Rare Name?

Glynn is classified as 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 Glynn Mean?

Glynn means "valley" and comes from Old Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glynn in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Glynn Most Popular?

The name Glynn reached peak popularity in 1950, with 141 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 Glynn?

Approximately 9,304 people named Glynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,304. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,624 Americans.

Is Glynn a rare name?

Glynn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,624 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glynn mean?

Glynn means "valley" and comes from Old Welsh origins.

Is Glynn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Glynn are male and 7% are female.

When was Glynn most popular?

Glynn peaked in 1950 with 141 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.

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 US9,304
All-Time Births9,304
1 in X1 in 35,624
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1950
World Rank#44,127
Male %93%
Female %7%

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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.