How popular is the name Gladys in 2025?

Gladys is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Gladys most popular?

Gladys peaked in 1905, reaching #574 among US boy names.

Gladys will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Gladys entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #574 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#574

peak (1905)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Gladys are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Gladys alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Gladys in 2025?: Gladys is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Gladys most popular?: Gladys peaked in 1905, reaching #574 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Gladys with classmates?: Gladys will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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