Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenard since 1915
Babies named Glenard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glenard's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenard is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1915, with that year also marking its peak usage. Since then, its yearly registrations have remained in the single digits, and in 2025 the name was essentially absent from newborn records. Its trajectory is stable at near-zero, with no signs of revival. The name's top states list is empty, indicating no particular regional concentration. Glenard's etymology remains uncertain: it may be a blend of the popular Scottish element 'Glen' (valley) and the Germanic suffix '-ard' (brave), seen in names like Leonard and Bernard, but this is speculative. Its obscurity makes it a distinct choice, though it lacks the historical depth of established names.
Glenard is a rare given name that first appeared in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1915. It is likely a modern coinage blending 'Glen' (from Scottish Gaelic 'gleann', meaning 'valley') with the suffix '-ard' (common in Germanic names, meaning 'hardy' or 'brave'), though this derivation is speculative. The name never gained widespread popularity and remains extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen
Sibling names for Glenard
Names that share Glenard's style, for a brother or sister.
