Glyndia
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Glyndia is a vintage name that peaked in the Baby Boom and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, elegant quality of its ending — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Glyndia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Glyndia is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Glenda or Gwendia, meaning 'clean and holy' or 'valley.' A quiet, valley-fresh Welsh name with a gentle sound.
EtymologyShow more
Though Glyndia dates back to 1947 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Welsh classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 10 recorded births, Glyndia has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Glyndia has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1947.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | — |
| 1940s | 5 | — |
The Story of Glyndia
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Glyndia is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Glyndia are most likely born between 1947 and 1951.
How rare is Glyndia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Glyndia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1947, peaked in the 1940s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1947–1951)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | #5713 |
| 1947 | 5 | #5616 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–1951