Total births
104
Boys' name · since 1915
Glenden
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 104 babies named Glenden, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 104
- total births
- 1915–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
104 boys have been named Glenden since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Glenden recorded 104 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2012.
- 104 total births
- 1915–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
104 boys have been named Glenden since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 104
- total births
- 1915–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Glenden was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
12 babies were named Glenden in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Glenden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Glenden's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Glenden at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Glenden popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2012
- Peak year (1975)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Glenden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Glenden's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Glenden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
30 births
- 1930s
1930s
22 births
- 1940s
1940s
16 births
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 30 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glenden? ▼
104 babies have been named Glenden since 1915. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1975 with 12 births.
When was Glenden most popular? ▼
Glenden was most popular in the 1920s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Glenden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Glenden since 1915 -- 98 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Glenden? ▼
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 Glenden's data
- Glenden's decade-level peak was the 1920s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Glenden
Nearby Names Like Glenden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Glenden
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Glen Boy
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Glendon Boy
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Glenwood Boy
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Glennon Boy
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Compare Glenden side by side: Glenden vs Glenn Glenden vs Glen Glenden vs Glendon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Glenden: Baby Name Since 1915 - 104 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glenden. 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 Glenden 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 June 2026.