Total births
1,078
Girls' name · since 1898
Glena
Glena has 1,078 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,078
- total births
- 1898–1992
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Glena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,078 have been recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Glena recorded 1,078 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1992.
- 1,078 total births
- 1898–1992 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,078 girls have been named Glena since 1898, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,078
- total births
- 1898–1992
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Glena was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
31 babies were named Glena in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Glena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Glena's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1898, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Glena at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Glena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1992
- Peak year (1950)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Glena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Glena's strongest decade.
209 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Glena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s
1910s
120 births
- 1920s
1920s
182 births
- 1930s
1930s
209 births
- 1940s
1940s
162 births
- 1950s
1950s
207 births
- 1960s
1960s
131 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 209 births (19% of all-time use).
How Glena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Glena's total volume
Glena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Glena by state
Where Glena concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 35 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Glena's total US births 3.2%
Even split
35 of 1,078 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glena? ▼
Since 1898, Social Security records show 1,078 babies named Glena. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 31 births.
When was Glena most popular? ▼
Glena was most popular in the 1930s decade with 209 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Glena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Glena are Texas (35 births), Kentucky (15 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Glena been used? ▼
Glena has been recorded in Social Security data since 1898, spanning 95 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Glena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Glenda, Glenna, Glendora, Glenn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Glena's data
- Glena's decade-level peak was the 1930s (209 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Glenas (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Glena
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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, 1898–1992 (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. "Glena: Baby Name Since 1898 - 1,078 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glena. 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 Glena 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.