Gloria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gloria originates from Latin, meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' It evolved through various forms in Latin and Old French before becoming widely used in English. It embodies traits of elegance and positivity. There is no specific biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Gloria is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gloria has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gloria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2937th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1099th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1402nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3038th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4552nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 97th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 30th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 45th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 165th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 272nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 427th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 586th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gloria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gloria"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɔːriə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Gloria is derived from the Latin word 'gloria,' which means 'glory' or 'fame.' It has been used in Christian contexts to denote glory to God.
Meaning
glory, fame
Language Evolution
Gloria (Latin), Glorie (Old French), Gloria (Medieval Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Gloria gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly as a feminine name associated with virtues and positive attributes.
Variants & Derivatives
Glorey, Glo, Gloy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Gloria is viewed positively, often associated with elegance and a bright personality. It remains a recognizable name, though its popularity has fluctuated over the decades.
Famous People
Gloria Steinem, American feminist and social-political activist, Gloria Gaynor, American singer known for her disco hit 'I Will Survive', Gloria Vanderbilt, American artist, author, and socialite
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gloria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gloria"
"Gloria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2937th of 7545 | 127 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1099th of 6773 | 679 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1402nd of 7552 | 583 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3038th of 10718 | 178 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4552nd of 16616 | 165 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 97th of 9107 | 50,416 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 30th of 9204 | 141,419 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 45th of 12526 | 159,841 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 165th of 19264 | 28,626 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 272nd of 27321 | 16,593 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 427th of 35406 | 11,504 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 586th of 30306 | 6,321 |
Regional Popularity of "Gloria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
55.08% 857th/1556 |
48.45% 1140th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
44.72% 1276th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
59.30% 3080th/5194 |
37.15% 2347th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gloria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
7.27% 103rd/1416 |
3.41% 47th/1379 |
6.34% 150th/2366 |
4.82% 55th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
2.39% 37th/1546 |
1.80% 28th/1556 |
1.06% 25th/2353 |
1.49% 23rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
3.46% 77th/2227 |
3.25% 79th/2430 |
1.02% 29th/2853 |
1.62% 45th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.65% 254th/2937 |
5.83% 203rd/3483 |
3.95% 139th/3518 |
3.59% 145th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.42% 384th/3685 |
7.04% 315th/4475 |
4.66% 242nd/5194 |
2.99% 189th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.48% 526th/4582 |
9.97% 515th/5164 |
5.80% 424th/7313 |
4.69% 350th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.11% 562nd/3984 |
13.13% 589th/4487 |
9.04% 617th/6822 |
8.29% 520th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gloria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gloria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.