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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Glen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Glen is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 159 places over the last five years to #3689 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Glen

Glen is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Glen in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3689

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.