Glendon
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #624 in 1933
12 babies were named Glendon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,264 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Glendon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Glendon, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Glendon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGlendon first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #624. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGlendon has climbed 1,264 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Glendon
Glendon is a boy name of Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Glendon for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 120 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #624 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 28 | 36,298 boys |
| 1910s | 52 | 19,128 boys |
| 1920s | 75 | 13,371 boys |
| 1930s | 65 | 15,361 boys |
| 1940s | 40 | 24,894 boys |
| 1950s | 24 | 42,355 boys |
| 1960s | 18 | 54,705 boys |
| 1970s | 28 | 35,791 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,489 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,472 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 106,952 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 143,885 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
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- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Glendon
What is the origin of the name Glendon?
Glendon has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Glendon a boy or girl name?
Glendon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Glendon?
Glendon ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#624).