boys' name 1952–2014

Glen

Glen is losing ground — from #92 in 1952 to #604 in 2014.

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#604 last ranked in 2014
2 registrations that year
8,387 total 1952–2014

Note: Glen hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2014. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 61 to 2 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1962 (438 registrations).

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Peak 1962 · 438
Low 2014 · 2
Years tracked 38

Neighbours in the 2014 ranking

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By state & territory — 2014

How often Glen was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Glen popularity by state — 2014Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #505)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Glen — popularity by state & territory in 2014. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

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2 #505
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In 2014: 2 babies named Glen across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Glen?
Between 1952 and 2014, Glen was registered for 8,387 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Glen a popular name in Australia?
Glen has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2014, when it last ranked #604 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.