Glendon
Glendon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement in the valley; glen farm.
Origin and history
Glendon is an English habitational name derived from a placename meaning settlement in a glen or valley. It historically saw moderate use in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today it remains a rare, classic surname-derived choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,695 babies in the United States have been named Glendon since 1880. It ranks #1803 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- KY (21.7 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- OH (13.1 %)
- ME (10.8 %)
- AR (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 373 |
| 1920-1930 | 824 |
| 1930-1940 | 685 |
| 1940-1950 | 583 |
| 1950-1960 | 474 |
| 1960-1970 | 356 |
| 1970-1980 | 454 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 163 |
| 2010-2019 | 176 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Famous people named Glendon
- Glendon Swarthout: Novelist, Author
Nicknames
Glen, Glenn
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone from Glendon in Northamptonshire, England.
- Glendon experienced its highest U.S. birth frequency in the 1920s through the 1940s before becoming a rare choice.