girl's name
Glynis
GLIN-is (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,085
Glynis is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 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 1963, when 283 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Glynis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 491 |
| 1960s | 1,141 |
| 1970s | 153 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 21 |
How Popular Is Glynis?
In 2008, Glynis 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.
Where Glynis 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 Glynis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Glynis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Glynis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Glynis
- English GLIN-is
Sibling Names for Glynis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Glynis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Glynis
How popular is the name Glynis?
In 2008, Glynis 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 Glynis a girl's or a boy's name?
Glynis is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Glynis?
Glynis has 2 syllables.
When was Glynis most popular?
Glynis peaked in 1963, when 283 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.