Glennis
Glennis is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Valley or from the glen.
Origin and history
Glennis is a variant of Glenys or Glen, ultimately derived from the Gaelic word for a valley or glen. Although historically more common as a feminine name, it has a modest history of use as a masculine name in the United States. It peaked in usage in the early-to-mid 20th century and is now quite rare for U.S. males.
Popularity in the United States
721 babies in the United States have been named Glennis since 1880. It ranks #3955 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (95.3 %)
- AL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 94 |
| 1930-1940 | 140 |
| 1940-1950 | 173 |
| 1950-1960 | 152 |
| 1960-1970 | 81 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Glennis
- Glennis Yeager: Politician
Nicknames
Glen
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the Gaelic word 'gleann', referring to a secluded valley.
- In the United States, Glennis saw most of its recorded male usage between the 1910s and 1950s.