Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Glynis

Glynis or Glynnis is a female and rarely male given name of Welsh origin. It may refer to:Glynis Barber, South African actress Glynis Breakwell,, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath Glynnis Breytenbach, South African politician Glynnis Talken Campbell, American romance writer, composer, musician and voiceover artist Glynis Coles, English retired tennis player Glynnis Cropp, New Zealand…

Current Rank
#17,501
Peak Rank
#596 (1963)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1939
First Year
2008
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#596
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
57
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Glynis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Glynis or Glynnis is a female and rarely male given name of Welsh origin. It may refer to:Glynis Barber, South African actress Glynis Breakwell,, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath Glynnis Breytenbach, South African politician Glynnis Talken Campbell, American romance writer, composer, musician and voiceover artist Glynis Coles, English retired tennis player Glynnis Cropp, New Zealand…

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The Story of Glynis

Glynis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 278 Glyniss were born — ranking #596 that year. As of 2026, Glynis ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Glyniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Glynis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Glynis 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 Glynis

What does the name Glynis mean?
Glynis or Glynnis is a female and rarely male given name of Welsh origin. It may refer to:Glynis Barber, South African actress Glynis Breakwell,, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath Glynnis Breytenbach, South African politician Glynnis Talken Campbell, American romance writer, composer, musician and voiceover artist Glynis Coles, English retired tennis player Glynnis Cropp, New Zealand…
How popular is Glynis in 2026?
In 2026, Glynis ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Glynis most popular?
Glynis reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #596 that year with 278 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Glynis most popular?
Glynis has historically been most popular in Hawaii, District of Columbia, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Glynis.
Is Glynis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Glynis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Glynis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Glynis include Nelly, Alena, Michell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Glynis

Glynis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Glynis's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #596. Use the chart and map above to compare Glynis'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.