Glendale, of Scottish origin, is a unisex given name that means "valley of the gleaming plain." It gained popularity as both a male and female name during the mid-20th century but has since become more commonly used for females. The name was popularized by characters in literature, such as Glendale Wilson from "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
The name Glendale saw a steady stream of babies born between the years 1945 and 1965, with a noticeable spike in 1962 when there were 8 births. The total number of Glendales born during this period was 81.