Boy · #6,364 in 2026

Glendon

Name: Popularity of the name Glendon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Glendon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,364

Peak Rank

#624 (1975)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-14%

1918

First Year

1946

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#2822

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Glendon

Glendon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 118 Glendons were born — ranking #764 that year. As of 2026, Glendon ranks #6,364 for baby boys with 13 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 5K Glendons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Glendon

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

Glandon
Glenda
Glennon
Glanton
Glendower
Glinting
Glinda
Glidden
Clinton
Condone
Gladden
Glendale

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Glendon

What does the name Glendon mean?

Glendon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1904. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Glendon in 2026?

In 2026, Glendon ranks #6,364 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Glendon most popular?

Glendon reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #624 that year with 118 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Glendon most popular?

Glendon has historically been most popular in Maine, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Glendon.

Is Glendon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Glendon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Glendon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Glendon include Americo, Clare, Collins. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Glendon

Glendon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1904 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Glendon's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #624. Use the chart and map above to compare Glendon'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.