Gleen
Gleen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley or secluded glen, derived from Gaelic glenn or gleann.
Origin and history
Gleen is a rare masculine name of English origin, likely derived as a variant spelling of Glenn, which comes from the Gaelic word for a valley. Historically given to a small number of boys in the United States, its usage peaked mid-century and it rarely appears in modern baby name records today.
Popularity in the United States
667 babies in the United States have been named Gleen since 1880. It ranks #4009 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (53.1 %)
- AL (15.6 %)
- MS (15.6 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Gleen emerged primarily as an alternative spelling of the traditional Scottish and English name Glenn.
- Most U.S. birth records for Gleen occurred during the mid-20th century, coinciding with the broader popularity of Glenn.