Will my child share the name Glen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Glen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Glen in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Glen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Glen is rising: up 164 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #281 in 1996.

Is Glen a good choice for a distinctive name?

Glen is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Glen a popular baby name in the United States?

Glen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Glen is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Glen in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Glen

Glen is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 159 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #281 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Glen is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Glen in their class.