How Many People Are Named Gloria?

416,573

people in the United States are named Gloria

1 in 804 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#170

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1244%

Of US population

Peak Year

1947

12,661 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German
Pronunciation: GLAW-ree-ə (English), GLAW-rya (Italian)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Means "glory" in Latin. The name (first?) appeared in E. D. E. N. Southworth's novel 'Gloria' (1891) and subsequently in George Bernard Shaw's play 'You Never Can Tell' (1898). It was popularized in the early 20th century by American actress Gloria Swanson (1899-1983). Another famous bearer is feminist Gloria Steinem (1934-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.9 years old

Young (<30) 20,648
5%
Adult (30–60) 46,732
11.2%
Senior (>60) 349,193
83.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 41,295
Texas 41,122
California 38,197
Pennsylvania 23,788
Illinois 19,940
Michigan 14,832
Ohio 14,456
Georgia 13,618
Louisiana 13,610
North Carolina 11,958

💡 Fun Facts About "Gloria"

  • 447 babies were named Gloria in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1947
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in New York

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