Glenn
Pronunciation: [ gl-EHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glenn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 864 babies have been named Glenn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glenn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,599 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,599
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Glenn
Glenn is a girl name .
Is Glenn a boy or girl name? Glenn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,599 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,366. Glenn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glenn is currently ranked #71,599 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glenn include Gle, Gly, Glie, and Glekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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