UK boy's name
Glendon
From a place name meaning "valley town" or "valley glen".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Glendon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Glendon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2901, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1998 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Glendon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Glendon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Glendon ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Glendon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Glendon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2901
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Glendon mean?
The name Glendon is an English given name derived from the Old English words "glenne," meaning "valley" or "glen," and "dun," meaning "hill." It is a compound name that evokes imagery of a scenic landscape, suggesting a connection to nature and the outdoors.
The earliest recorded use of the name Glendon dates back to the 16th century in England, where it was likely used as a locational surname before becoming a given name. It is believed to have originated in areas with glens or valleys, such as the Scottish Highlands or the northern regions of England.
In terms of historical references, the name Glendon is not widely mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has been used by notable figures throughout history, such as:
1. Glendon Engert Hovey (1884-1964), an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana. 2. Glendon Swarthout (1918-1992), an American novelist and award-winning author best known for his western novels and screenplays. 3. Glendon Schubert (1920-2013), an American political scientist and author who made significant contributions to the study of judicial behavior. 4. Glendon E. Ferguson (1924-2011), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the construction company Nexstar Inc. 5. Glendon Rusch (born 1978), a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.
While not an extremely common name, Glendon has been used across various regions and time periods, reflecting its English origins and connection to the natural landscape. Its unique combination of syllables and meaning make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a touch of nature and history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Glendon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Glendon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Glendon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Glendon in the UK right now?
In 1998, Glendon was ranked #2901 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Glendon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Glendon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Glendon?
From a place name meaning "valley town" or "valley glen".
How many people are called Glendon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Glendon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.