Holding steady.
Popularity of Glendale since 1915
Babies named Glendale per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glendale's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 73 |
| 1930s | 0 | 93 |
| 1940s | 12 | 65 |
| 1950s | 30 | 100 |
| 1960s | 39 | 85 |
| 1970s | 0 | 28 |
| 1980s | 0 | 50 |
| 1990s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glendale is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915. It reached its peak popularity in 1935, but it has never been a common name. Throughout the 1930s, it saw its highest usage, with a stable trajectory since then. As of 2025, it remains extremely rare, with fewer than 5 annual births and no state-level concentration. Glendale's place-name etymology makes it a distinctive choice, akin to other toponymic names of the early 20th century. Its lack of modern rankings and low frequency suggest it has not experienced a revival.
Glendale is a place name of Scottish and English origin, referring to various locations such as Glendale in Scotland and Glendale, California. It likely combines 'glen', from Scottish Gaelic 'gleann' meaning 'valley', with 'dale', from Old English 'dæl' also meaning 'valley'. As a given name, it emerged in the early 20th century, possibly inspired by the California city or Scottish locales, and saw modest use in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen
Sibling names for Glendale
Names that share Glendale's style, for a brother or sister.
