Gloria
boy nameGloria entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #872 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#872
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #2076 |
| 1930s | #1142 |
| 1940s | #1067 |
| 1950s | #1327 |
| 1960s | #2132 |
| 1970s | #3146 |
| 1980s | #3602 |
| 1990s | #7049 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Gloria are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gloria alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gloria in 2025?
- Gloria is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gloria most popular?
- Gloria peaked in 1940, reaching #872 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gloria with classmates?
- Gloria will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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