Total births
2,014
Girls' name · since 1939
Glynis
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 2,014 babies named Glynis, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,014
- total births
- 1939–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Glynis sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,014 recorded since 1939.
Glynis has 2,014 recorded births among girls since 1939, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2008.
- 2,014 total births
- 1939–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,014 girls have been named Glynis since 1939, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 2,014
- total births
- 1939–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Glynis was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
278 babies were named Glynis in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Glynis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Glynis splits its recorded history at 1970: 16% of all births land in the more recent half, 84% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1963 peak of 278 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Glynis at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Glynis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2008
- Peak year (1963)
- 278
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Glynis popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1961 (Glynis as boys' name)
Glynis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Glynis's strongest decade.
1,131 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Glynis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 71
1940s
71 births
- 1950s
1950s
491 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,131 births
- 1970s 153
1970s
153 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,131 births (56% of all-time use).
How Glynis 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 Glynis's total volume
Glynis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Glynis by state
Where Glynis concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 132 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 130 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 119 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 63 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 49 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 41 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 37 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 35 | 1.7% |
California share of Glynis's total US births 6.6%
Even split
132 of 2,014 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Glynis appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glynis? ▼
2,014 babies have been named Glynis since 1939. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1963 with 278 births.
When was Glynis most popular? ▼
Glynis was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,131 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Glynis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Glynis are California (132 births), New York (130 births), Texas (119 births).
How long has the name Glynis been used? ▼
Records for Glynis go back to 1939, giving 70 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Glynis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Glynda, Glynnis, Glynn, Glynna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Glynis's data
- Glynis's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,131 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Glyniss (132 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Glynis
Nearby Names Like Glynis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Glynis
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2,425 births
Glynnis Girl
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Glynn Girl
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Glynna Girl
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Glyn Girl
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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, 1939–2008 (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. "Glynis: Baby Name Since 1939 - 2,014 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glynis. 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 Glynis 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.