Unisex · #12,360 in 2026

Glenny

Current Rank
#12,360
Peak Rank
#7,310 (1983)
Total Babies
25
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,310 (25 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,452 (16 total)
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
1989
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#7310
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
4
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1941
First Year
1958
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#3452
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Glenny

As a girl name

Glenny first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 8 Glennys were born — ranking #7,310 that year. As of 2026, Glenny ranks #12,360 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Glennys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Glenny first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1941, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 6 Glennys were born — ranking #3,452 that year. As of 2026, Glenny ranks #3,944 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Glennys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Glenny

Phonetically similar names — useful when Glenny 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 Glenny

What does the name Glenny mean?
Glenny is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Glenny in 2026?
In 2026, Glenny ranks #12,360 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Glenny most popular?
Glenny reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #7,310 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Glenny most popular?
Glenny has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Glenny.
Is Glenny a unisex name?
Yes — Glenny is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 61% of Glennys assigned female and 39% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Glenny?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Glenny include Emilio, Kathry, Falina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Glenny

Glenny is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Glenny's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #7,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Glenny'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.