Gladiola
girl nameGladiola entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2644 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2644
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3864 |
| 1920s | #3689 |
| 1930s | #3683 |
| 1940s | #3688 |
| 1990s | #13408 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gladiola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gladiola alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gladiola in 2025?
- Gladiola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gladiola most popular?
- Gladiola peaked in 1932, reaching #2644 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gladiola with classmates?
- Gladiola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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