Total births
162
Boys' name · since 2003
Gleb
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 162 babies named Gleb, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 162
- total births
- 2003–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
Gleb sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 162 recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Gleb recorded 162 times among boys since 2003, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2022.
- 162 total births
- 2003–2022 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
162 boys have been named Gleb since 2003, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2022.
- 162
- total births
- 2003–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Gleb was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
20 babies were named Gleb in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
Gleb's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gleb's full recorded timeline at 2014, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2007, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gleb at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2013
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2003
Gleb popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2022
- Peak year (2013)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Gleb by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gleb's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Gleb births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s
2010s
122 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 122 births (75% of all-time use).
Gleb by state
Where Gleb concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 18 | 11.1% |
Florida share of Gleb's total US births 11.1%
18 of 162 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gleb? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 162 babies named Gleb. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 20 births.
When was Gleb most popular? ▼
Gleb was most popular in the 2010s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Gleb most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gleb are Florida (18 births).
How long has the name Gleb been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gleb since 2003 -- 20 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Gleb? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Glenn, Glen, Glendon, Glenwood, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gleb's data
- Gleb's decade-level peak was the 2010s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Glebs (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gleb
Nearby Names Like Gleb
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gleb
Glenn Boy
#1360 248,642 births
Glen Boy
#2289 125,706 births
Glendon Boy
#6849 4,695 births
Glenwood Boy
2,247 births
Glennon Boy
1,244 births
Compare Gleb side by side: Gleb vs Glenn Gleb vs Glen Gleb vs Glendon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gleb: Baby Name Since 2003 - 162 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gleb. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gleb draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.