Glen
Glen is of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the word 'gleann' meaning valley. It evokes images of peaceful, natural landscapes and has been used as both a place name and given name.
Current Popularity
#2315 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple spelling and pronunciation with no confusion
- •Often spelled 'Glenn' with two n's as an alternative
- •Has a peaceful, outdoorsy quality due to its valley meaning
- •Popular in mid-20th century, now considered vintage
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Statistics
125,629
Total births since 1880
1957
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