Glynda
Glynda is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Valley or glen.
Origin and history
Glynda is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived from the element 'glyn' meaning valley or glen. It arose as a variant spelling of Glenda in the early 20th century. Though moderately popular in the mid-20th century in the United States, it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
2,425 babies in the United States have been named Glynda since 1880. It ranks #3584 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.6 %)
- TN (9.1 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- MS (5.8 %)
- AR (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 937 |
| 1950-1960 | 667 |
| 1960-1970 | 387 |
| 1970-1980 | 138 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Glen, Glenny
Fun facts
- Glynda originated as an alternative phonetic spelling of Glenda, incorporating the Welsh word 'glyn' directly.
- The name saw its highest US birth frequency during the 1940s and 1950s before steadily declining.