girl's name
Glena
GLEN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,088
Glena is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1950, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 120 |
| 1920s | 182 |
| 1930s | 209 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 207 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Glena?
In 1992, Glena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Glena Is Used
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 Glena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glena
- English GLEN-uh
Sibling Names for Glena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glena
How popular is the name Glena?
In 1992, Glena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Glena a girl's or a boy's name?
Glena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glena?
Glena has 2 syllables.
When was Glena most popular?
Glena peaked in 1950, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Glena a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Glena currently ranks #5,497 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.