Glynn
Every Glynn since 1902 — 5,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Glynn
Glynn 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 1902, 5,360 American babies have been named Glynn — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1950, when 141 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 Glynn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Glynn 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,804 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,871 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,722 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,018 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,271 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,216 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,009 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,696 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,863 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,659 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,899 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,794 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,510 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,356 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,100 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,273 |
| 1980 | — | — | 36 | #1,636 |
| 1975 | — | — | 42 | #1,350 |
| 1970 | — | — | 55 | #1,107 |
| 1965 | — | — | 51 | #1,038 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,355 | 76 | #872 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,019 | 116 | #682 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,517 | 131 | #597 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,991 | 79 | #680 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,057 | 79 | #682 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,480 | 74 | #705 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,932 | 67 | #787 |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,016 | 63 | #838 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,198 | 39 | #1,144 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,250 | 30 | #1,194 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,359 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Glynn
- Glynn Turman Actor · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Glynn in 2025?
Glynn 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 Glynn?
5,360 babies have been named Glynn in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Glynn most popular?
Glynn peaked in 1950, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Glynn a boy or girl name?
Glynn is used for both: about 8% of babies named Glynn have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Glynn rising or falling?
Glynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Glynn?
Well-known people named Glynn include Glynn Turman (actor).