Holding steady.
Popularity of Glennie since 1881
Babies named Glennie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glennie's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 83 | 0 |
| 1890s | 156 | 0 |
| 1900s | 183 | 0 |
| 1910s | 363 | 48 |
| 1920s | 400 | 70 |
| 1930s | 292 | 43 |
| 1940s | 228 | 65 |
| 1950s | 159 | 47 |
| 1960s | 59 | 11 |
| 1970s | 8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glennie is a Scottish and English diminutive of Glen, meaning 'valley'. It reflects a naming trend in the late 19th and early 20th centuries where affectionate -ie endings were popular for girls. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and reached its peak popularity in 1907, during the 1900s decade. Although its trajectory has been stable rather than declining sharply, it has largely fallen out of common use. Its simple, nature-inspired meaning and vintage charm appeal to those seeking an old-fashioned name.
Glennie is a diminutive or feminine form of Glen, which derives from Scottish Gaelic 'gleann' meaning 'valley'. The name emerged as a given name in the late 19th century, particularly in Scotland and the United States. It was most popular in the 1900s, with its peak year in 1907.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Genny
Variants: Glenna, Glenie
Sibling names for Glennie
Names that share Glennie's style, for a brother or sister.
