How Many People Are Named Glynnis?

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

Glynnis
Very Rare
Irish

Glynnis, a very rare female name, is held by just 515 people in the US, making up 1 in 640,271 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1964 with 40 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~515
Living in US
1 in 640,271
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'sunny'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Radiant Optimistic Warm
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,206
Worldwide Bearers
#126,784
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,375
🇺🇸 United States
916
🇬🇧 England
363
🇵🇭 Philippines
115
🇨🇦 Canada
110
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
58
🇳🇿 New Zealand
42
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
40
🇬🇧 Wales
26
🇦🇺 Australia
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
515 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
45
Would be under 30 (8%)
293
Would be 30–60 (52%)
221
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 559 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: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
92

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

📜 Glynnis Through the Generations

Glynnis has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1964 when 40 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Glynnises are aged between 30 and 60, with 293 individuals in this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's distribution across different age groups is fairly even, with 8% under 30 and 40% over 60, indicating a balanced generational spread.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 13
New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Glynnis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glynnis's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Glynnis

How Many People Have the Name Glynnis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 515 people in the United States currently share the name Glynnis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 640,271 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glynnis a Common or Rare Name?

Glynnis 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 Glynnis Mean?

Glynnis means "Irish origin, meaning 'sunny'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Glynnis Most Popular?

The name Glynnis reached peak popularity in 1964, with 40 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 Glynnis?

Approximately 515 people named Glynnis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 640,271 Americans.

Is Glynnis a rare name?

Glynnis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 640,271 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glynnis mean?

Glynnis means "Irish origin, meaning 'sunny'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Glynnis more male or female?

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

When was Glynnis most popular?

Glynnis peaked in 1964 with 40 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 US515
All-Time Births559
1 in X1 in 640,271
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1964
World Rank#126,784
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.