Glory Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Glory has its roots in Latin, deriving from 'gloria', which means fame or praise. It evolved through various forms, including 'Gloria' in Latin and 'Glorie' in Old French, before becoming 'Glory' in Middle English. It conveys notions of honor and achievement and gained popularity in the 19th century, often reflecting Christian values. While it has no specific biblical references, it remains a name associated with positive traits. Notable individuals with this name include professional athletes and entrepreneurs.
The name Glory is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Glory has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Glory' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8635th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3009th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1539th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1434th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2365th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3497th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2671st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2018th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Glory' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Glory"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɔːri/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Glory' derives from the Latin word 'gloria', meaning fame, renown, or glory. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote a sense of honor and praise.
Meaning
fame, renown, praise
Language Evolution
Gloria (Latin), Glorie (Old French), Glory (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often associated with Christian themes of divine praise and honor.
Variants & Derivatives
Glorey, Gloriana, Gloryann
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Glory is perceived positively, often associated with success, achievement, and a sense of beauty.
Famous People
Glory Johnson, American professional basketball player, Glory Edim, Nigerian-American entrepreneur and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Glory"
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 "Glory"
"Glory" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8635th of 23106 | 98 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3009th of 9107 | 163 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1539th of 9204 | 477 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1434th of 12526 | 1,001 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2365th of 19264 | 541 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3497th of 27321 | 457 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2671st of 35406 | 983 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2018th of 30306 | 1,163 |
Regional Popularity of "Glory" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Glory" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
68.59% 1614th/2353 |
82.93% 1283rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
83.74% 1865th/2227 |
77.16% 1875th/2430 |
40.87% 1166th/2853 |
67.60% 1876th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
65.83% 2316th/3518 |
73.54% 2974th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
82.53% 3693rd/4475 |
64.32% 3341st/5194 |
44.26% 2796th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
62.45% 3225th/5164 |
35.61% 2604th/7313 |
39.76% 2967th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.43% 2248th/3984 |
45.58% 2045th/4487 |
28.25% 1927th/6822 |
36.71% 2304th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Glory"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Glory" 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.