Glennon
Glennon is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of the valley dweller or little glen.
Origin and history
Glennon is an Anglicized surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Glennáin, meaning descendant of the little glen or valley inhabitant. Historically used in the United States as a masculine given name, it remains relatively rare in modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,244 babies in the United States have been named Glennon since 1880. It ranks #3454 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (99.4 %)
- IL (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 243 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 211 |
| 1950-1960 | 220 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Glennon
- Glennon Doyle: Author, Activist
Nicknames
Glen, Glenn
Fun facts
- Glennon originated as an Irish family surname before being adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.