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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gloria — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Glori|Gloriana
LatinGirl→ Stable

Gloria

GLOR-ee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#654
→ Stable
#654
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 35
Peak rank
#571 in 2021
5yr change
+17 ranks
Birth frequency
1.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #654 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Gloria

Popularity score: 35  ·  SSA Rank: #654

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+17 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootClassicReligiousVirtue NameFeminine3-syllableMid-century PeakDecliningVintageRegal
Character
radiant confidencegraceful dignityluminous spiritsteadfast honor
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Glorias

resilientdynamicpioneeringvibrantdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Gloria is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #654 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +17 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#654 · rare
Gloria at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'gloria' meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. Popularized as a virtue name in Christian tradition, symbolizing divine glory and praise.
Language root:Latin · Christian
Peak rank:#571 in 2021
5yr change:+17 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Gloria Steinem
Feminist activist
Gloria Estefan
Singer
Gloria Swanson
Actress
Similar Sound
GloriaGlorianaGlorineGlorieGlo
Similar Style
VictoriaLillianEleanorMargaretConstance
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gloria
DorothyConstanceMargaretEleanorJamesFrederick
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Gloria illustration
Name Intelligence
Gloria · Overview
Summary

Gloria is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #654 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 23/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Gloria scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Religious · Regal character
Gloria carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
gloria.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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