boy's name
Glenville
GLEN-vil (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 59
Glenville is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 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 1927, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glenville Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Glenville?
In 1987, Glenville 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 Glenville
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glenville Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glenville over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glenville
- English GLEN-vil
Sibling Names for Glenville
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glenville — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glenville
How popular is the name Glenville?
In 1987, Glenville 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 Glenville a girl's or a boy's name?
Glenville is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glenville?
Glenville has 2 syllables.
When was Glenville most popular?
Glenville peaked in 1927, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.