Gloria
How to say it: GLOR-ee-uh · /ˈɡlɔriə/
From Latin 'gloria' meaning 'glory, fame, renown'; used in Christian liturgy (Gloria in Excelsis Deo).
Gloria was the 631st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 437 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #720 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #631 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 437 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,586 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #720 |
| In France, 2025 | #387 among girls’ names, 125 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a fixture of the 1940s, Gloria has grown much quieter over time. It lingers far from its former high, with more decline likely ahead.
What goes with it
Rounded and resonant, Gloria blends soft sounds with a crisp edge. Regina and Veronica share its grand style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gloria is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #387 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #422.
Famous people named Gloria
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (born 1947)Filipino politician, president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010
- Gloria Estefan (born 1957)Cuban-American singer
- Gloria Gaynor (born 1943)American singer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Hurricane Gloria 1985, retired name
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