Glenna
Glenna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Valley or secluded glen.
Origin and history
Glenna is a feminine form of Glenn, derived from the Gaelic word 'gleann', meaning 'valley'. It emerged in the English-speaking world as a classic, traditional name. While it was moderately popular in the middle of the 20th century in the U.S., it has since become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
25,624 babies in the United States have been named Glenna since 1880. It ranks #904 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2060.
States where it is most popular
- OH (12.1 %)
- WV (9.9 %)
- KY (8.8 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 140 |
| 1890-1900 | 353 |
| 1900-1910 | 471 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,703 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,018 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,976 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,177 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,684 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,049 |
| 1970-1980 | 945 |
| 1980-1990 | 490 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 134 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Glenna
- Glenna Collett Vare: golfer, athlete
Nicknames
Glenn, Glenie
Fun facts
- Glenna was created as a feminine counterpart to the masculine name Glenn, which gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1930s and 1940s before gradually declining.