Total births
212
Girls' name · since 1927
Glynna
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 212 babies named Glynna, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 212
- total births
- 1927–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
212 girls have been named Glynna since 1927, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Glynna recorded 212 times among girls since 1927, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1991.
- 212 total births
- 1927–1991 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
212 girls have been named Glynna since 1927, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1991.
- 212
- total births
- 1927–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Glynna was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
15 babies were named Glynna in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Glynna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Glynna splits its recorded history at 1951: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Glynna at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Glynna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1991
- Peak year (1955)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Glynna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Glynna's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Glynna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1930s
1930s
36 births
- 1940s
1940s
39 births
- 1950s
1950s
67 births
- 1960s
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 67 births (32% of all-time use).
Glynna by state
Where Glynna concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 8.5% |
Texas share of Glynna's total US births 8.5%
18 of 212 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Glynna? ▼
Glynna has been given to 212 babies in the U.S. since 1927, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 15 babies were born in 1955, its single highest year.
When was Glynna most popular? ▼
Glynna was most popular in the 1950s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Glynna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Glynna are Texas (18 births).
How long has the name Glynna been used? ▼
Records for Glynna go back to 1927, giving 65 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Glynna? ▼
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 Glynna's data
- Glynna's decade-level peak was the 1950s (67 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 Glynnas (18 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 Glynna
Nearby Names Like Glynna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Glynna
Glynda Girl
2,425 births
Glynis Girl
2,014 births
Glynnis Girl
559 births
Glynn Girl
417 births
Glyn Girl
92 births
Compare Glynna side by side: Glynna vs Glynda Glynna vs Glynis Glynna vs Glynnis
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1927–1991 (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. "Glynna: Baby Name Since 1927 - 212 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/glynna. 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 Glynna 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.