Glenda
4 countries#5917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Glenda was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
109,522 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #5917 · peaked in 1950 with 4,224 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
55 births recorded 1974–2012 · peaked in 1974 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
36 births recorded 1974–1980 · peaked in 1974 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
35 births recorded 1956–2008 · peaked in 1986 with 7 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19 births recorded 1999–2012 · peaked in 1999 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Glenda’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2538 | — |
| 2007 | #2485 | ↑53 |
| 2008 | #2887 | ↓402 |
| 2009 | #3000 | ↓113 |
| 2010 | #3470 | ↓470 |
| 2011 | #3350 | ↑120 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↓565 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↓507 |
| 2014 | #4657 | ↓235 |
| 2015 | #4981 | ↓324 |
| 2016 | #4345 | ↑636 |
| 2017 | #5338 | ↓993 |
| 2018 | #5315 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #5612 | ↓297 |
| 2020 | #5168 | ↑444 |
| 2021 | #4833 | ↑335 |
| 2022 | #6464 | ↓1631 |
| 2023 | #5390 | ↑1074 |
| 2024 | #5300 | ↑90 |
| 2025 | #5917 | ↓617 |
Frequently asked questions about Glenda
Is Glenda a popular name?
Yes — Glenda currently ranks #5917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Glenda more common for boys or girls?
Glenda is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Glenda most popular?
Glenda peaked in 1950 in United States, with 4,224 recorded births that year.
Is Glenda rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Glenda’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1932 in 1900 to #5917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Glenda?
At least 109,612 babies have been recorded with the name Glenda across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Glenda popular in more than one country?
Yes — Glenda appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Glenda?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Glenda include Genessis, Gisella, Grier, Hadeel.
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