Glen
5 countries#2020 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Glen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
127,054 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2020 · peaked in 1957 with 2,947 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,614 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 1996 with 140 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
932 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 1993 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
604 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 1996 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
498 births recorded 1955–2020 · peaked in 1989 with 21 births
Most common in: Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Loire-Atlantique, Meuse
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
78 births recorded 1997–2008 · peaked in 1997 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Glen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1306 | — |
| 2007 | #1311 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #1445 | ↓134 |
| 2009 | #1413 | ↑32 |
| 2010 | #1652 | ↓239 |
| 2011 | #1404 | ↑248 |
| 2012 | #1602 | ↓198 |
| 2013 | #1546 | ↑56 |
| 2014 | #1526 | ↑20 |
| 2015 | #1668 | ↓142 |
| 2016 | #1799 | ↓131 |
| 2017 | #1612 | ↑187 |
| 2018 | #1901 | ↓289 |
| 2019 | #1974 | ↓73 |
| 2020 | #2419 | ↓445 |
| 2021 | #1815 | ↑604 |
| 2022 | #2083 | ↓268 |
| 2023 | #2387 | ↓304 |
| 2024 | #2288 | ↑99 |
| 2025 | #2020 | ↑268 |
Frequently asked questions about Glen
Is Glen a popular name?
Yes — Glen currently ranks #2020 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Glen more common for boys or girls?
Glen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Glen most popular?
Glen peaked in 1957 in United States, with 2,947 recorded births that year.
Is Glen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Glen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #350 in 1880 to #2020 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Glen?
At least 129,166 babies have been recorded with the name Glen across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Glen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Glen appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Glen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Glen include Deegan, Domingo, Jasani, Joah.
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