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Glin
OriginScottish
Meaning"a narrow valley"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Glin
Glin is a masculine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'gleann' meaning 'valley.' It exists both as a place name in County Limerick, Ireland (known for the Knight of Glin, a hereditary title) and as an occasional personal name. As a given name, Glin remains quite rare, offering a distinctive quality for those who bear it. Its short, crisp sound has appeal in contemporary naming trends that favor brief, strong names. The name carries connections to Irish heritage and landscape, potentially appealing to parents seeking names with Celtic roots or those looking for uncommon names that are still straightforward to pronounce and spell.
Pronounced GLIN.
As of October 2026, Glin ranked #3754 in US births in 1930 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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