Glenrose
A name of Scottish origin combining "glen" meaning valley and "rose" meaning flower.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Glenrose. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glenrose today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glenrose births was 1920 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glenrose. 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 Glenrose is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Glenroses were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glenrose. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
8 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1941 SSA rank
#4,137
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Glenrose: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glenrose from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 45 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glenrose 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 Glenrose 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 Glenrose
The given name Glenrose is a relatively modern name that combines two separate words - "glen" and "rose". The prefix "glen" comes from the Gaelic word "gleann", which means a deep valley or a secluded area between hills or mountains. This word is commonly found in Scottish and Irish place names, reflecting the mountainous terrain of those regions.
The second part of the name, "rose", is derived from the Latin word "rosa", referring to the famous fragrant flower. The rose has long been a symbol of beauty, love, and romance across various cultures and has been a popular motif in art, literature, and poetry throughout history.
The combination of these two words, "glen" and "rose", suggests a name that evokes images of a beautiful, secluded valley adorned with roses or a rose garden nestled within a peaceful glen. This name seems to have emerged in the English-speaking world, likely inspired by the romantic and picturesque landscapes of Scotland or Ireland.
While the name Glenrose itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Glenrose was Glenrose Mary Barlow, born in 1885 in England. Another early example is Glenrose Elizabeth Harrington, born in 1892 in the United States.
In the literary world, Glenrose Leah Bilby was an American author and journalist who lived from 1895 to 1978. She wrote several novels and short stories, some of which were published in popular magazines of her time.
Glenrose Mary Barlow, mentioned earlier, was a British artist and illustrator active in the early 20th century, known for her intricate watercolor paintings of botanical subjects.
Glenrose Elaine Blackwell, born in 1910 in Australia, was a notable horticulturist and rose breeder, responsible for developing several new rose varieties that were widely cultivated in her country and beyond.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples provide a glimpse into the historical use of the name Glenrose and its association with artistic, literary, and horticultural pursuits, reflecting the name's beautiful and naturalistic connotations.
People
Glenrose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glenrose 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
Glenrose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glenrose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glenrose 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Glenrose a common name?
We classify Glenrose as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glenrose most popular?
The single biggest year for Glenrose was 1920, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glenrose is about 90 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 Glenrose in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glenrose a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glenrose in the SSA data are female. 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 Glenrose still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glenrose 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 Glenrose 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 many people have Glenrose as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Glenrose on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.