girl's name
Glendolyn
GLEN-duh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 55
Glendolyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1958 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 1926, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glendolyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 16 |
How Popular Is Glendolyn?
In 1958, Glendolyn 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 Glendolyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glendolyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glendolyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glendolyn
- English GLEN-duh-lin
Sibling Names for Glendolyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glendolyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glendolyn
How popular is the name Glendolyn?
In 1958, Glendolyn 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 Glendolyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Glendolyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glendolyn?
Glendolyn has 3 syllables.
When was Glendolyn most popular?
Glendolyn peaked in 1926, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.