Glendon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Glendon originates from Old English, meaning 'valley of the hill'. It has evolved through various forms, including Glen and Glenedon, reflecting its linguistic roots. The name is often associated with natural landscapes. It does not have a biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Glenn and Glen. Today, Glendon is considered unique and traditional, with associations to nature.
The name Glendon is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Glendon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Glendon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 830th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 769th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1087th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1372nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2435th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4731st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5826th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5270th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7516th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Glendon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Glendon"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɛndən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Glendon is derived from Old English elements, where 'glen' refers to a narrow valley and 'don' is a hill or mound, thus meaning 'valley of the hill'.
Meaning
valley of the hill
Language Evolution
Glen, Glenedon, Glendon
Historical Usage
Glendon has been used as a given name since the 19th century, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Glenn, Glendon, Glen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Glendon is perceived as a unique and somewhat traditional name, often associated with nature due to its meaning.
Famous People
Glendon Mellow, an artist and writer, Glendon Rusch, a former professional baseball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Glendon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Glendon"
"Glendon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 830th of 7545 | 1,059 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 769th of 6773 | 1,206 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1087th of 7552 | 911 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1372nd of 10718 | 626 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2435th of 16616 | 417 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4731st of 24088 | 283 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5826th of 23106 | 181 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5270th of 9107 | 45 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7516th of 9204 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Glendon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
47.32% 670th/1416 |
61.86% 853rd/1379 |
37.40% 885th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.86% 678th/1546 |
45.18% 703rd/1556 |
35.61% 838th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.34% 1121st/2227 |
47.65% 1158th/2430 |
48.02% 1370th/2853 |
43.39% 1204th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
40.51% 1425th/3518 |
39.59% 1601st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
78.20% 3509th/4487 |
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Regional Popularity of "Glendon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Glendon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Glendon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.