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How Many People Are Named Glenn?
Estimated people named Glenn living in the U.S. today
143,024
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 250,653
- Peak year: 1962 (7,391 births)
- Estimated living today: 143,024
Glenn by age group — who carries the name today?
Glenn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Glenn
Glenn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 250,653 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 143,024 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,390 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Glenns 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 Glenn in the US?
An estimated 143,024 people named Glenn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Glenn uncommon — about 1 in 2,390 Americans.
Is Glenn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Glenn is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Glenn most popular?
Glenn peaked in 1962, when 7,391 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Glenn?
Glenn ranks #372 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).