Glyn
Glyn is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Valley or glen.
Origin and history
Glyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin, derived from the word for a narrow valley or glen. It has historically been used in Wales and Great Britain and appears as a rare given name in the United States. It offers a classic, nature-inspired alternative to the more common spelling Glen or Glenn.
Popularity in the United States
1,383 babies in the United States have been named Glyn since 1880. It ranks #3333 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.9 %)
- LA (13.1 %)
- MS (8.7 %)
- TN (7.9 %)
- KY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 107 |
| 1920-1930 | 234 |
| 1930-1940 | 264 |
| 1940-1950 | 255 |
| 1950-1960 | 223 |
| 1960-1970 | 159 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Glyn
- Glyn Milburn: American Football Player
- Glyn Johns: Audio Engineer, Record Producer
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Welsh word 'glyn', meaning a steep-sided valley.
- Glyn serves as a traditional single-N spelling variant of the more popular name Glen.