Glynis

Glynis: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameWelsh origin

Meaning and origin of Glynis

  • A female given name from Welsh, variant of Glenys.

How popular is Glynis?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#596peak rank (1963)
2,024babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,014 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Glynis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #596 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #4276 in 1963. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025283 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Glynis FAQ

What does the name Glynis mean?

A female given name from Welsh, variant of Glenys.

What is the origin of the name Glynis?

Glynis is listed as a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Glynis?

Since 1880, 2,014 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Glynis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #596 in 1963. Its highest rank for boys was #4276 in 1963. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Glynis a boy or girl name?

Glynis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,014 girls and 10 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.