The nameGlenn
Glenn is a Scottish name, given steadily in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It comes from the Gaelic gleann, "valley".
Origin
Scottish, from a place name.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Glenn peaked there in the early 1990s and is still given today, quietly.
Famous people named Glenn
- Glenn Gould, Canadian pianist
Popularity of the name Glenn
Glenn in France
1173rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1998peak year (60 births)
1,825babies named Glenn in France since 1900
Glenn was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 475 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Glenn. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Glenn in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glenn mean?
It comes from the Gaelic gleann, "valley".
What is the origin of the name Glenn?
Scottish, from a place name.
Is Glenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Glenn is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Glenn?
Glenn Gould, Canadian pianist.