Glendale
Pronunciation: [ gl-EHND-ayl ]
Glendale is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,703 in the US, popular nicknames include Gle, Gly, and Gleie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Glendale first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 296 babies have been named Glendale in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glendale is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,703 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,703
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Glendale is also used as a girl name, ranked #65849.
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About the Name Glendale
Glendale is a boy name .
Is Glendale a boy or girl name? Glendale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,703 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,849. Glendale is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glendale is currently ranked #28,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glendale include Gle, Gly, Gleie, and Glenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Glendale include Glenn, Glen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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