Will my child share the name Glyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Glyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Glyn in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Glyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Glyn is rising: up 337 places since 2020, to #4,271 in 2024. Its best recorded position was #725 in 1997.

Is Glyn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Glyn 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 Glyn a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Glyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Glyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Glyn

Glyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1715 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #725 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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