girl's name
Glee
GLEE (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 801
Glee is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1971 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 1918, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glee Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 149 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 156 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Glee?
In 1971, Glee 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 Glee
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glee Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glee over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glee
- English GLEE /ɡliː/
Sibling Names for Glee
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glee — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glee
How popular is the name Glee?
In 1971, Glee 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 Glee a girl's or a boy's name?
Glee is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glee?
Glee has 1 syllable.
When was Glee most popular?
Glee peaked in 1918, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.