Name meaning & stats
Glen
Glen means “valley”. 85,560 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Glens are 1.4× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“valley”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
85,560 US babies were named Glen between 1940 and 2025.
Where Glens end up
Not enough notable Glens yet, so this uses the spelling family: Glenn, Glen.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | High · 91 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.9× | High · 48 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | High · 47 people |
| Musician | 1.2× | High · 41 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, the Glenn family show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Glen has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 3 Glenns spell it Glen
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)