Glenda
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Fair; Bright
Background: The name Glenda originates from the Welsh name 'Glenda,' which translates to 'fair' or 'bright.' Additionally, in Gaelic contexts, it can derive from components meaning 'clear,' reinforcing the qualities associated with brightness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#349
Total births
109,500
Most popular decade
1950s
(105,942 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-626 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1900
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1935
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,951
- Peak year
- 1943
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #1,636
- Most recent year
- 1966
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #3,536
Female
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,932
- Peak year
- 1950
- Peak year births
- 4,215
- Peak rank
- #87
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 24
- Recent rank
- #5,283
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).