Glennis
Glennis is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,387 in the US, popular nicknames include Gle, Gly, and Gleie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Glennis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 727 babies have been named Glennis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glennis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,387 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,387
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Boy Name
Glennis is also used as a boy name, ranked #35863.
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About the Name Glennis
Glennis is a girl name .
Is Glennis a boy or girl name? Glennis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,387 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,863. Glennis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glennis is currently ranked #38,387 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glennis include Gle, Gly, Gleie, and Glenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis