Boy
Glen
valley
About Glen
Glen embodies simplicity at its finest—clean, clear, and wonderfully uncomplicated. This single-syllable name delivers maximum impact with minimum fuss, offering straightforward masculinity without any pretense. There's something refreshingly honest about Glen, a name that knows exactly what it is and makes no apologies.
The natural imagery associated with glen—peaceful valleys and quiet landscapes—brings a sense of calm and groundedness to the name. It suggests someone who is steady, reliable, and comfortable in their own skin.
Glen requires no explanation, no spelling out, no pronunciation guide. It's immediately understood and universally accessible, making life easier for both child and parents.
The name works beautifully across generations, never feeling dated or too trendy. Glen can easily transition from playground to professional environment without modification or concern.
It's particularly appealing for parents who value substance over flash, preferring names that let their child's personality shine rather than competing for attention.
Glen represents understated confidence and timeless appeal in a world often obsessed with standing out.
Popularity of the Name Glen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #350 | ||||
| 1881 | #286 | ||||
| 1882 | #336 | ||||
| 1883 | #320 | ||||
| 1884 | #252 | ||||
| 1885 | #246 | ||||
| 1886 | #245 | ||||
| 1887 | #218 | ||||
| 1888 | #196 | ||||
| 1889 | #219 | ||||
| 1890 | #195 | ||||
| 1891 | #157 | ||||
| 1892 | #152 | ||||
| 1893 | #190 | ||||
| 1894 | #143 | ||||
| 1895 | #151 | ||||
| 1896 | #146 | ||||
| 1897 | #176 | ||||
| 1898 | #154 | ||||
| 1899 | #150 | ||||
| 1900 | #155 | ||||
| 1901 | #151 | ||||
| 1902 | #149 | ||||
| 1903 | #152 | ||||
| 1904 | #159 | ||||
| 1905 | #158 | ||||
| 1906 | #165 | ||||
| 1907 | #151 | ||||
| 1908 | #150 | ||||
| 1909 | #145 | ||||
| 1910 | #165 | ||||
| 1911 | #145 | ||||
| 1912 | #139 | ||||
| 1913 | #129 | ||||
| 1914 | #123 | ||||
| 1915 | #123 | ||||
| 1916 | #122 | ||||
| 1917 | #122 | ||||
| 1918 | #125 | ||||
| 1919 | #116 | ||||
| 1920 | #122 | ||||
| 1921 | #119 | ||||
| 1922 | #123 | ||||
| 1923 | #121 | ||||
| 1924 | #118 | ||||
| 1925 | #117 | ||||
| 1926 | #121 | ||||
| 1927 | #115 | ||||
| 1928 | #115 | ||||
| 1929 | #123 | ||||
| 1930 | #114 | ||||
| 1931 | #112 | ||||
| 1932 | #118 | ||||
| 1933 | #124 | ||||
| 1934 | #120 | ||||
| 1935 | #124 | ||||
| 1936 | #119 | ||||
| 1937 | #122 | ||||
| 1938 | #121 | ||||
| 1939 | #123 | ||||
| 1940 | #130 | ||||
| 1941 | #139 | ||||
| 1942 | #144 | #176 | |||
| 1943 | #146 | ||||
| 1944 | #147 | #160 | |||
| 1945 | #148 | #175 | |||
| 1946 | #143 | #162 | |||
| 1947 | #138 | #172 | |||
| 1948 | #133 | #184 | |||
| 1949 | #127 | #153 | |||
| 1950 | #125 | #159 | |||
| 1951 | #127 | #145 | |||
| 1952 | #121 | #183 | |||
| 1953 | #129 | #158 | |||
| 1954 | #131 | #163 | |||
| 1955 | #131 | #116 | |||
| 1956 | #125 | #121 | |||
| 1957 | #129 | #125 | |||
| 1958 | #131 | #115 | |||
| 1959 | #134 | #106 | |||
| 1960 | #143 | #117 | |||
| 1961 | #135 | #101 | |||
| 1962 | #129 | #124 | |||
| 1963 | #143 | #91 | |||
| 1964 | #154 | #74 | #250 | ||
| 1965 | #149 | #82 | |||
| 1966 | #161 | #96 | #279 | ||
| 1967 | #157 | #73 | #191 | ||
| 1968 | #162 | #63 | |||
| 1969 | #136 | #60 | #189 | ||
| 1970 | #155 | #41 | #155 | ||
| 1971 | #174 | #44 | #148 | ||
| 1972 | #202 | #34 | #147 | ||
| 1973 | #242 | #52 | #130 | ||
| 1974 | #244 | #37 | #132 | ||
| 1975 | #250 | #29 | #100 | ||
| 1976 | #261 | #29 | #114 | ||
| 1977 | #293 | #37 | #113 | ||
| 1978 | #291 | #45 | #126 | ||
| 1979 | #321 | #60 | #113 | ||
| 1980 | #319 | #71 | #111 | ||
| 1981 | #312 | #62 | #109 | ||
| 1982 | #330 | #66 | #114 | ||
| 1983 | #344 | #80 | #100 | ||
| 1984 | #340 | #76 | #139 | ||
| 1985 | #360 | #87 | #132 | ||
| 1986 | #393 | #111 | #130 | ||
| 1987 | #381 | #113 | #126 | ||
| 1988 | #390 | #152 | #143 | ||
| 1989 | #428 | #157 | #130 | ||
| 1990 | #463 | #101 | #118 | ||
| 1991 | #484 | #143 | #118 | #356 | |
| 1992 | #526 | #249 | #99 | #433 | |
| 1993 | #553 | #259 | #83 | #456 | |
| 1994 | #573 | #312 | #100 | #440 | |
| 1995 | #590 | #342 | #103 | #477 | |
| 1996 | #646 | #234 | #95 | #546 | |
| 1997 | #681 | #277 | #216 | #111 | #640 |
| 1998 | #740 | #262 | #92 | #667 | |
| 1999 | #776 | #356 | #105 | #862 | |
| 2000 | #764 | #379 | #123 | #842 | |
| 2001 | #837 | #381 | #123 | #763 | |
| 2002 | #890 | #424 | #153 | #853 | |
| 2003 | #969 | #392 | #141 | ||
| 2004 | #489 | #144 | #908 | ||
| 2005 | #588 | #169 | |||
| 2006 | #835 | #214 | |||
| 2007 | #851 | #175 | |||
| 2008 | #772 | #226 | |||
| 2009 | #932 | #297 | |||
| 2010 | #410 | ||||
| 2011 | #265 | ||||
| 2012 | #293 | ||||
| 2013 | #496 | ||||
| 2014 | #388 | ||||
| 2015 | #478 | ||||
| 2016 | #513 | ||||
| 2017 | #657 | ||||
| 2018 | #396 | ||||
| 2019 | #793 | ||||
| 2020 | #555 | ||||
| 2023 | #810 | ||||
| 2025 | #689 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Glen
Names Similar to Glen
Nicknames for Glen
- Glennie
- Glenny
- Lenny
Famous People Named Glen
| Glen Campbell | American singer and songwriter |
| Glen Hansard | Irish musician and actor |
| Glen Rice | American basketball player |
| Glen Matlock | English musician, founding member of the Sex Pistols |
| Glen Sather | Canadian ice hockey player and coach |
| Glen Keane | American animator |
| Glen A. Larson | American television producer |
| Glen Benton | American musician, vocalist of Deicide |
| Glen Davis | American football player |
| Glen Ennis | Canadian stunt performer |
| Glen Eugene "Doc" Rivers | American basketball coach and former player |
| Glen Mazzara | American television writer and producer |
| Glen Morgan | American television writer and producer |
| Glen Wesley | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Glen Travis Campbell | American actor |
| Glen Johnson | Jamaican boxer |
| Glen Durrant | English darts player |
Characters Named Glen
| Glen Coco | Mean Girls |
| Glen Rhee | The Walking Dead |
| Glen and Glenda | Ed Wood |
| Glen Baskerville | Pandora Hearts |
| Glen Foy | Northern Exposure |
| Glen Whitehouse | Affliction by Russell Banks |
| Glen Gallagher | This Is England |
| Glen Smithers | The Simpsons |
| Glen Stuckey | The West Wing |
| Glen the Gopher | Groundhog Day |
| Glen Bateman | The Stand |
| Glen Bishop | The Americans |
| Glen the bartender | The Simpsons |
| Glen Thompson | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |