girl's name
Glenys
GLEN-iss (English)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 570
Glenys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 9 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.
- Glenys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in 1925, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glenys Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 16 |
How Popular Is Glenys?
In 2009, Glenys was given to 9 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 Glenys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glenys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glenys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glenys
- English GLEN-iss
Sibling Names for Glenys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glenys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glenys
How popular is the name Glenys?
In 2009, Glenys was given to 9 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 Glenys a girl's or a boy's name?
Glenys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glenys?
Glenys has 2 syllables.
When was Glenys most popular?
Glenys peaked in 1925, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.