Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenden since 1915
Babies named Glenden per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glenden's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenden is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, its peak year, with no subsequent peak. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 and is given to fewer than five boys per year in recent decades. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating very low but consistent use. As a variant of Glen or a Scottish surname, Glenden carries a natural, outdoorsy feel. It is not associated with any top states, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. For parents seeking a distinctive name with Scottish roots, Glenden offers a uncommon alternative to more popular Glen-derived names.
Glenden is likely a variant or elaboration of the name Glen, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gleann' meaning 'valley'. It may also be a transferred use of a Scottish surname, itself from a place name. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Denny
Variants: Glendon, Glenndan
Sibling names for Glenden
Names that share Glenden's style, for a brother or sister.
