How old is someone named Glenn?
The average Glenn is 62 years old.
Half of all living Glenns are between 56 and 73.
When was Glenn popular?
Parents have been choosing Glenn less often since its peak in 1962; 124 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,234 | 0 |
| 1910s | 14,513 | 0 |
| 1920s | 25,482 | 150 |
| 1930s | 24,439 | 3,000 |
| 1940s | 35,953 | 16,000 |
| 1950s | 58,996 | 39,000 |
| 1960s | 48,317 | 39,000 |
| 1970s | 17,020 | 15,000 |
| 1980s | 10,305 | 9,700 |
| 1990s | 6,015 | 5,800 |
| 2000s | 2,735 | 2,700 |
| 2010s | 1,615 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 749 | 740 |
How many Glenns are still alive?
About 130,000 Glenns are alive in the US today. That's 53% of the roughly 250,000 babies named Glenn since 1880.
Roughly half of all Glenns ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Glenn?
About half of living Glenns are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Glenn an old name?
Yes. Glenn is older than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Glenn will be 69 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Glenn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Glenns are men.
Names the same age as Glenn
NAME TWIN
Glenn's name twin is Barry. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Barry's age curve is the closest match to Glenn's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Glen (61)
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Questions about the name Glenn
How old is the average Glenn?
The average Glenn in the US is 62 years old. The median is 65, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Glenn?
About 130,000 Glenns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 250,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Glenn most popular?
In 1962, when about 7,400 baby boys were named Glenn.
Is Glenn a Boomer name?
Yes. About 55% of living Glenns are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this