Glen
Meaning: Valley, narrow mountain valley
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #103
Total births: 5,772
History: Glen peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Glen McGrath — wait, that's Glenn. Glen represents the simpler spelling variant preferred by some Australian families — typically working-class, unpretentious, and proud of it.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1986) | #91 |
| Babies named Glen in 1986 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,772 |
| Peak year | 1962 (301 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #32 |
| Years in records | 1952–1986 (34 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Glen
What does the name Glen mean?
Glen means “Valley, narrow mountain valley” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Glen?
Glen has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Valley, narrow mountain valley”.
How popular is Glen in Australia?
Glen ranked #91 in Australia in 1986 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Glen most popular?
Glen peaked in 1962 with 301 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Glen a boy or girl name?
Glen is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Glens in registered births are male.
Is the name Glen rising or falling in popularity?
Glen has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #66 in 1981 to #91 in 1986.
How long has Glen been recorded in Australia?
Glen appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1952 through 1986.