Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1947
Glyndia
10 babies named Glyndia in U.S. Social Security records since 1947, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1947–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Glyndia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 10 have been recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Glyndia has been recorded 10 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1951.
- 10 total births
- 1947–1951 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Glyndia since 1947, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1951.
- 10
- total births
- 1947–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Glyndia was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
5 babies were named Glyndia in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Glyndia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Glyndia splits its recorded history at 1951: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births).
Glyndia at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Glyndia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1951
- Peak year (1947)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Glyndia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Glyndia's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Glyndia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glyndia? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 10 babies named Glyndia. The most recent recorded year was 1951. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 5 births.
When was Glyndia most popular? ▼
Glyndia was most popular in the 1940s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
How long has the name Glyndia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Glyndia since 1947 -- 5 years through the most recent 1951 data.
What names are similar to Glyndia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Glynda, Glynis, Glynnis, Glynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Glyndia's data
- Glyndia's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Glyndia
Nearby Names Like Glyndia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Glyndia
Glynda Girl
2,425 births
Glynis Girl
2,014 births
Glynnis Girl
559 births
Glynn Girl
417 births
Glynna Girl
212 births
Compare Glyndia side by side: Glyndia vs Glynda Glyndia vs Glynis Glyndia vs Glynnis
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, 1947–1951 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Glyndia: Baby Name Since 1947 - 10 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glyndia. 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 Glyndia 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.