Gloria Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gloria is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gloria?
Gloria is spelled G-L-O-R-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Gloria at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Gloria is derived from the Latin word “gloria,” meaning “glory” or “fame.”
- Origin
- Gloria is commonly associated with Latin origins, where it was used as a word expressing glory and praise.
- Pronunciation
- GLOH-ree-uh · 3 syllables
Gloria Popularity in 2025
Rank#654
Recorded Births437
- Girls usage fell 2 places to #654 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gloria Mean?
Gloria is derived from the Latin word “gloria,” meaning “glory” or “fame.”
Origin: Gloria is commonly associated with Latin origins, where it was used as a word expressing glory and praise.
How Do You Pronounce Gloria?
PronunciationGLOH-ree-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gloria?
- History
- The name Gloria has been used in cultures influenced by Latin, often appearing in religious and literary contexts.
Gloria Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 437 | #654 |
| 2024 | Girls | 451 | #652 |
| 2023 | Girls | 438 | #672 |
| 2022 | Girls | 470 | #628 |
| 2021 | Girls | 531 | #571 |
| 2020 | Girls | 510 | #577 |
| 2019 | Girls | 547 | #558 |
| 2018 | Girls | 528 | #582 |
| 2017 | Girls | 544 | #560 |
| 2016 | Girls | 567 | #550 |
| 2015 | Girls | 597 | #525 |
| 2014 | Girls | 572 | #541 |
| 2013 | Girls | 573 | #518 |
| 2012 | Girls | 583 | #520 |
| 2011 | Girls | 510 | #570 |
| 2010 | Girls | 589 | #509 |
| 2009 | Girls | 617 | #496 |
| 2008 | Girls | 742 | #426 |
| 2007 | Girls | 714 | #451 |
| 2006 | Girls | 702 | #450 |
| 2005 | Girls | 717 | #429 |
| 2004 | Girls | 724 | #422 |
| 2003 | Girls | 712 | #422 |
| 2002 | Girls | 779 | #381 |
When Was Gloria Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Girls
12,627 recorded births
National rank #27
1949 · Girls
11,879 recorded births
National rank #29
1948 · Girls
11,690 recorded births
National rank #28
1946 · Girls
11,686 recorded births
National rank #26
Where Gloria Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #361 | 9 |
| WI | #447 | 11 |
| MA | #481 | 11 |
| AL | #481 | 10 |
| CA | #503 | 66 |
| WA | #511 | 13 |
| MO | #516 | 11 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |