Glyn

Boy name

Glyn has been given to 1,475 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1934.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,475

Peak year

1934 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

6% girls / 94% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Glyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Glenboy

127,054 babies since 1880

Lyngirl

8,781 babies since 1896

Glynnboy

5,360 babies since 1902

Gwyngirl

2,414 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Glyn.

Arlonboy

1,472 babies since 1912

Autryboy

1,461 babies since 1913

Yaleboy

1,416 babies since 1908

Victorianoboy

1,415 babies since 1902

Ronalboy

1,541 babies since 1918

Eulalioboy

1,561 babies since 1913

Bonifacioboy

1,568 babies since 1900

Mervynboy

1,586 babies since 1905

FAQ

How popular is the name Glyn?

Glyn has been given to 1,475 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Glyn peak?

Glyn peaked in 1934, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Glyn a girl or boy name?

Glyn is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Glyn are boys).

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