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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.9 years old
📈 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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