Boy · #4,907 in 2026

Glendel

Current Rank
#4,907
Peak Rank
#1,736 (1940)
Total Babies
155
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1946
First Year
1946
Last Year
1946
Peak Year
#4960
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Glendel

Glendel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1940, when 16 Glendels were born — ranking #1,736 that year. As of 2026, Glendel ranks #4,907 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 155 Glendels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Glendel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Glendel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendel

What does the name Glendel mean?
Glendel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Glendel in 2026?
In 2026, Glendel ranks #4,907 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Glendel most popular?
Glendel reached its peak popularity in 1940, ranking #1,736 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Glendel most popular?
Glendel has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Glendel.
Is Glendel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Glendel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Glendel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Glendel include Climmie, Derral, Demetrus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Glendel

Glendel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Glendel's peak popularity came in 1940 when it ranked #1,736. Use the chart and map above to compare Glendel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.