Holding steady.
Popularity of Glynna since 1927
Babies named Glynna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glynna's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glynna, a rare Welsh feminine name, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1927, during a period when creative elaborations of traditional names were fashionable. Its peak year was 1933, though it never achieved widespread use; the name saw most of its limited popularity in the 1930s. Since then, its usage has remained stable at extremely low levels. Glynna is a delicate choice for parents seeking a distinctly Welsh sound with a connection to nature, but those considering it should be aware that it may be frequently misspelled or mistaken for the more familiar Glynis.
Glynna appears to be a feminine elaboration of the Welsh name Glynn, which derives from the Welsh word 'glyn' meaning 'valley.' The name emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine forms of existing names, though it never gained widespread popularity. It is occasionally used in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Glynna
Names that share Glynna's style, for a brother or sister.
