Glenna
From male given name Glen, from Scottish glen (“secluded valley”).
Every Glenna since 1880 — 25,629 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glenna
Glenna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,349 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 25,629 American babies have been named Glenna. Its peak came in 1951, when 645 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Glenna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glenna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,349 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,587 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,713 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,088 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,557 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,777 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,858 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,539 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,075 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,230 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,173 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,817 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,623 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,654 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,704 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,810 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,079 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,183 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,779 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,220 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,054 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,402 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,057 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,722 | — | — |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,553 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,522 | — | — |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,973 | — | — |
| 1985 | 47 | #2,208 | — | — |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,789 | — | — |
| 1975 | 99 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 1970 | 132 | #963 | — | — |
| 1965 | 164 | #775 | — | — |
| 1960 | 286 | #585 | — | — |
| 1955 | 461 | #411 | — | — |
| 1950 | 600 | #317 | — | — |
| 1945 | 453 | #318 | — | — |
| 1940 | 463 | #294 | 5 | #3,652 |
| 1935 | 479 | #278 | — | — |
| 1930 | 555 | #269 | — | — |
| 1925 | 410 | #329 | — | — |
| 1920 | 268 | #406 | — | — |
| 1915 | 185 | #453 | — | — |
| 1910 | 66 | #500 | — | — |
| 1905 | 46 | #501 | — | — |
| 1900 | 45 | #506 | — | — |
| 1895 | 38 | #473 | — | — |
| 1890 | 24 | #542 | — | — |
| 1885 | 22 | #451 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #702 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glenna mean?
From male given name Glen, from Scottish glen (“secluded valley”).
How popular is the name Glenna in 2025?
Glenna ranked #12,349 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Glenna?
25,629 babies have been named Glenna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glenna most popular?
Glenna peaked in 1951, when 645 newborns received the name.
Is Glenna a boy or girl name?
Glenna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Glenna rising or falling?
Glenna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.