Glendle
Unusual name, perhaps derived from a misspelling or creative form of 'glen'.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Glendle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Glendle today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glendle births was 1940 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glendle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Glendle is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Glendles were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glendle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1940
8 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1940 SSA rank
#2,743
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Glendle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glendle from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Glendle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glendle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Glendle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Glendle
The name Glendle is an English name with origins rooted in Old English and Anglo-Saxon languages. It is derived from the Old English word "glendian," which means "to wander" or "to roam." The name was likely given to individuals who lived a nomadic lifestyle or were known for their wanderlust.
The earliest recorded use of the name Glendle dates back to the 9th century in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an annual record of important events in Anglo-Saxon England. In this text, a figure named Glendle is mentioned as a traveler who explored the northern regions of Britain.
During the Middle Ages, Glendle became a common name among the nobility and gentry in England. One notable figure with this name was Sir Glendle de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Welsh Wars of the late 13th century.
In the 16th century, Glendle was also a name associated with the English Renaissance. William Glendle, born in 1542, was a renowned poet and playwright who contributed to the literary and cultural flourishing of that era.
As English settlers migrated to the American colonies, the name Glendle was carried across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was Glendle Winslow, born in 1624 in Plymouth Colony, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Another notable figure with the name Glendle was Glendle Cartwright, born in 1776, who was a pioneer in the field of textile manufacturing and played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution in England.
Throughout history, the name Glendle has been associated with a spirit of adventure, exploration, and a desire for knowledge. Although not as common today as some other names, it carries a rich legacy and a connection to the wandering nature of human existence.
People
Glendle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glendle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glendle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glendle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glendle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Glendle a common name?
We classify Glendle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glendle most popular?
The single biggest year for Glendle was 1940, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glendle is about 96 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Glendle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glendle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glendle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Glendle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glendle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Glendle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Glendle?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Glendle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.