Holding steady.
Popularity of Glynnis since 1951
Babies named Glynnis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glynnis is a rare feminine name of Welsh origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1951. It likely derives from the Welsh word for 'valley' or is a variant of Gladys. The name's popularity peaked in 1964, but it has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation. Glynnis has not been associated with any particular state, and no top states were recorded for the name. Its spelling variant Glennis occasionally appears. The name remains an uncommon choice, appealing to those seeking a distinctly Welsh-inflected name without mainstream usage.
Glynnis is likely a modern feminine variant of the Welsh name Glyn, which means 'valley'. Alternatively, it may have arisen as a phonetic variant of the Welsh name Gladys, itself derived from Gwladus, meaning 'princess' or 'country'. The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States where it first appeared in records in 1951.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glynn, Lynnie
Variants: Glennis
Sibling names for Glynnis
Names that share Glynnis's style, for a brother or sister.
