unisex name
Glennis
GLEN-is (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,777
Glennis is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 74% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1997 it was given to 6 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 1947, when 80 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glennis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 185 |
| 1920s | 451 |
| 1930s | 542 |
| 1940s | 589 |
| 1950s | 468 |
| 1960s | 309 |
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 18 |
How Popular Is Glennis?
In 1997, Glennis was given to 6 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 Glennis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glennis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glennis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glennis
- English GLEN-is
Sibling Names for Glennis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glennis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glennis
How popular is the name Glennis?
In 1997, Glennis was given to 6 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 Glennis a girl's or a boy's name?
Glennis is used for both girls and boys. About 74% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Glennis?
Glennis has 2 syllables.
When was Glennis most popular?
Glennis peaked in 1947, when 80 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.