Glenda
Meaning: Calm, healer, tranquil
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #252
Total births: 1,343
History: Glenda peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The Welsh name reflects Australia's Celtic heritage. Glenda represents the quiet strength of 1960s Australian women.
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| Current rank (1961) | #98 |
| Babies named Glenda in 1961 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,343 |
| Peak year | 1952 (176 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 1952–1961 (10 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 40 spots |
Frequently asked about Glenda
What does the name Glenda mean?
Glenda means “Calm, healer, tranquil” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Glenda?
Glenda has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Calm, healer, tranquil”.
How popular is Glenda in Australia?
Glenda ranked #98 in Australia in 1961 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Glenda most popular?
Glenda peaked in 1952 with 176 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Glenda a boy or girl name?
Glenda is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Glendas in registered births are female.
Is the name Glenda rising or falling in popularity?
Glenda has fallen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #58 in 1956 to #98 in 1961.
How long has Glenda been recorded in Australia?
Glenda appears in birth records in Australia across 10 years — from 1952 through 1961.