boy's name
Glean
GLEEN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 32
Glean is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1965 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 11 |
How Popular Is Glean?
In 1965, Glean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Glean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glean
- English GLEEN
Sibling Names for Glean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glean
How popular is the name Glean?
In 1965, Glean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Glean a girl's or a boy's name?
Glean is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glean?
Glean has 1 syllable.
When was Glean most popular?
Glean peaked in 1950, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.