Glennis
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About Glennis
Glennis is a feminine name with Celtic and Scottish origins, deriving from the Welsh 'glân' meaning 'clean' or 'pure,' or possibly from Scottish place names containing 'glen' (valley). The name gained modest recognition in the mid-20th century, notably through Glennis Yeager, wife of famous test pilot Chuck Yeager. Glennis balances uniqueness with recognizability—distinctive enough to stand out while remaining familiar in sound. The name has a crisp, tailored quality that combines strength with femininity. Though never extremely common, Glennis saw peak usage in the 1940s and 1950s in the United States. Today, it offers parents seeking vintage revival names an option that hasn't yet experienced the full resurgence of other mid-century choices.
Glennis is also given to boys.
Pronounced GLEN-is.
As of October 2026, Glennis ranked #12631 in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #908 in 1939.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Glennis on lists
Famous Glenniss
- Glennis Grace (born Glenda Hulita Elisabeth Batta)Girl
Dutch singer
- Glennis Lorimer (born Glennis Dorothy Browne)Girl
English actress
- Glennis Faye Dickhouse YeagerGirl
wife of American test pilot Chuck Yeager
Glennis in pop culture
- The "Glamorous GlennisGirl
" the Bell X,1 aircraft piloted by Chuck Yeager that broke the sound barrier in 1947, named for Yeager's wife