Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenis since 1915
Babies named Glenis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glenis's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 | 0 |
| 1920s | 73 | 0 |
| 1930s | 86 | 16 |
| 1940s | 68 | 6 |
| 1950s | 76 | 0 |
| 1960s | 54 | 0 |
| 1970s | 13 | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenis first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, a time when many traditional and compound names were being adapted. It reached its peak popularity in 1932, during the height of the Great Depression, when names like Glenis, often seen as feminine and soft, were favored. Since then, its usage has been stable but very low, with no significant resurgence. The name is primarily associated with Welsh and English origins, though its exact derivation is debated. While it does not rank in modern popularity charts, Glenis remains a distinctive choice with a vintage feel.
Glenis is likely a feminine variant of the name Glen, which itself derives from a Scottish and Irish surname based on the Gaelic word 'gleann' meaning 'valley.' Alternatively, it may be a respelling of the Welsh name Glenys, a feminine form of Glyn, also meaning 'valley.' The name saw its peak usage in the 1930s in the United States, particularly in the early 1930s when it reached its highest rank.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glennie, Glen
Sibling names for Glenis
Names that share Glenis's style, for a brother or sister.
