Glynn
Meaning
“From Welsh glyn, valley; originally a topographic surname for someone living in or near a glen.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Glynn has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Glynn
People given the name Glynn in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Glynn deep dive
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