Glynis
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Glenys.
Every Glynis since 1939 — 2,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glynis
Glynis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1939, 2,024 American babies have been named Glynis. Its peak came in 1963, when 283 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Glynis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glynis 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 |
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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,490 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,021 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,200 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,893 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,201 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,486 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,151 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,636 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,668 | — | — |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,914 | — | — |
| 1965 | 152 | #805 | — | — |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,903 | — | — |
| 1955 | 54 | #1,362 | — | — |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,516 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Glynis
- Glynis Johns Actor · b. 1923
- Glynis Barber Actor · b. 1955
- Glynis Nunn Athlete · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glynis mean?
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Glenys.
How popular is the name Glynis in 2025?
Glynis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Glynis?
2,024 babies have been named Glynis in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glynis most popular?
Glynis peaked in 1963, when 283 newborns received the name.
Is Glynis a boy or girl name?
Glynis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Glynis rising or falling?
Glynis has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Glynis?
Well-known people named Glynis include Glynis Johns (actor), Glynis Barber (actor), Glynis Nunn (athlete).