Glyndon
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 145 recorded births. Also given to 10 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A city in Minnesota, United States.
Glyndon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh elements glyn (valley) and don (hill or fort), meaning 'valley town' or 'settlement in the valley.' As a given name it carries the rugged, landscape-connected character of Welsh place-names.
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Glyndon is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Welsh naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Glyndon creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Glyndon has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 30 | — |
| 1930s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 61 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 8 | — |
The Story of Glyndon
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1946, Glyndon is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Glyndon are most likely born between 1936 and 1956.
How rare is Glyndon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Glyndon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1920s with 61 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Glyndon by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1918–1956)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 | #4157 |
| 1954 | 6 | #3591 |
| 1951 | 5 | #3912 |
| 1947 | 5 | #3945 |
| 1946 | 10 | #2466 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3493 |
| 1942 | 5 | #3778 |
| 1941 | 5 | #3710 |
| 1939 | 8 | #2696 |
| 1936 | 6 | #3309 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2607 |
| 1932 | 7 | #3205 |
| 1929 | 6 | #3710 |
| 1928 | 8 | #3196 |
| 1927 | 9 | #3000 |
| 1926 | 7 | #3519 |
| 1924 | 6 | #4062 |
| 1923 | 7 | #3610 |
| 1922 | 7 | #3660 |
| 1921 | 6 | #4054 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Glyndon as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Glyndon has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1956