Gloria
From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.
Every Gloria since 1881 — 417,018 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gloria
Gloria is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #655 in 2025 with 437 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 417,018 American babies have been named Gloria. Its peak came in 1947, when 12,662 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gloria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gloria year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 437 | #655 | — | — |
| 2024 | 451 | #652 | — | — |
| 2023 | 438 | #672 | — | — |
| 2022 | 470 | #629 | — | — |
| 2021 | 531 | #571 | — | — |
| 2020 | 510 | #578 | — | — |
| 2019 | 547 | #560 | — | — |
| 2018 | 528 | #582 | — | — |
| 2017 | 544 | #561 | — | — |
| 2016 | 567 | #550 | — | — |
| 2015 | 597 | #526 | — | — |
| 2014 | 572 | #541 | — | — |
| 2013 | 573 | #518 | — | — |
| 2012 | 583 | #520 | — | — |
| 2011 | 510 | #572 | — | — |
| 2010 | 589 | #509 | — | — |
| 2009 | 617 | #496 | — | — |
| 2008 | 742 | #426 | — | — |
| 2007 | 714 | #451 | — | — |
| 2006 | 702 | #450 | — | — |
| 2005 | 717 | #430 | — | — |
| 2004 | 724 | #422 | — | — |
| 2003 | 712 | #422 | — | — |
| 2002 | 779 | #381 | — | — |
| 2001 | 716 | #405 | — | — |
| 2000 | 843 | #358 | — | — |
| 1995 | 897 | #311 | 7 | #7,275 |
| 1990 | 1,180 | #240 | 16 | #3,669 |
| 1985 | 1,000 | #254 | 11 | #3,894 |
| 1980 | 1,071 | #239 | 10 | #3,949 |
| 1975 | 1,289 | #195 | 17 | #2,484 |
| 1970 | 2,044 | #163 | 16 | #2,332 |
| 1965 | 3,437 | #109 | 24 | #1,608 |
| 1960 | 5,961 | #79 | 29 | #1,500 |
| 1955 | 8,551 | #47 | 31 | #1,384 |
| 1950 | 11,037 | #30 | 28 | #1,377 |
| 1945 | 11,037 | #23 | 48 | #930 |
| 1940 | 8,026 | #30 | 52 | #878 |
| 1935 | 6,348 | #32 | 28 | #1,279 |
| 1930 | 7,605 | #30 | 42 | #1,074 |
| 1925 | 9,381 | #20 | 25 | #1,513 |
| 1920 | 1,016 | #195 | — | — |
| 1915 | 239 | #390 | — | — |
| 1910 | 115 | #366 | — | — |
| 1905 | 41 | #538 | — | — |
| 1900 | 38 | #561 | — | — |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,266 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Gloria
- Gloria Stuart Actor · 1910–2010
- Gloria Gaynor Singer · b. 1947
- Gloria Swanson Actor · 1899–1983
- Gloria Estefan Singer · b. 1957
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Politician · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gloria mean?
From Latin gloria (“glory”), first used as a name in 19th-century literature.
How popular is the name Gloria in 2025?
Gloria ranked #655 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 437 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gloria?
417,018 babies have been named Gloria in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gloria most popular?
Gloria peaked in 1947, when 12,662 newborns received the name.
Is Gloria a boy or girl name?
Gloria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gloria rising or falling?
Gloria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gloria?
Well-known people named Gloria include Gloria Stuart (actor), Gloria Gaynor (singer), Gloria Swanson (actor).