Glynn

Glynn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2013.

Glynn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Glynn

Glynn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Glynn first appears in Social Security records in 1902. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #597 in 1950, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,944 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glynn in US records

First recorded (US)
1902
Best US rank
#597 in 1950
Peak year
1950
Total since 1880
4,944

Glynn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Glynn in 2013
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glynn mean?

The meaning of Glynn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Glynn a boy or girl name?

Glynn is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Glynn?

Glynn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Glynn?

Glynn first appears in US records in 1902. Its best-ever ranking was #597 in 1950, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].