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How Many People Are Named Glen?
Estimated people named Glen living in the U.S. today
68,761
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 126,977
- Peak year: 1957 (2,948 births)
- Estimated living today: 68,761
Glen by age group — who carries the name today?
Glen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Glen
Glen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 126,977 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 68,761 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,971 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Glens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Glen in the US?
An estimated 68,761 people named Glen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Glen rare — about 1 in 4,971 Americans.
Is Glen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Glen is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Glen most popular?
Glen peaked in 1957, when 2,948 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Glen?
Glen ranks #722 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).