How Many People Are Named Gladys?
267,689
people in the United States are named Gladys
1 in 1,251 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#297
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0799%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
8,837 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Welsh, English
Pronunciation:
GLAD-is (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the old Welsh name Gwladus, possibly derived from gwlad "country". It has historically been used as a Welsh form of CLAUDIA. This name became popular outside of Wales after it was used in Ouida's novel 'Puck' (1870).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 98.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
16,423
Pennsylvania
13,445
Texas
13,372
North Carolina
10,727
Georgia
9,513
Virginia
8,986
Illinois
8,527
Alabama
7,920
Tennessee
7,803
Kentucky
7,627
💡 Fun Facts About "Gladys"
- 45 babies were named Gladys in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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