Gloria Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Spain, the name Gloria started popping up in 1700, regularly used for girls, as it’s one of the few titles of Mary.

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A Deep Dive

Gloria Overview

Meaning

Immortal glory, glory, fame, renown, praise, hono

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “gloria,” meaning “glory”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɡlɔːriə/

Popularity

Gloria has been a notable name globally, particularly in the USA, England, and Italy. In the USA, it ranked #671 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Vintage

Associated Traits

Elegant, powerful, charismatic, resilient

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the Christian hymn “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” which means “Glory to God in the highest”.

Name Day

July 26 (Austria)​, May 13th
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Gloria Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Gloriana, Gloriosa, Glory, Glorie, Gloriann, Glorianna, Gloriette, Glorinda, Glorina, Gloris

Common Nicknames

Glory, Glo, Ria, Lory, Gigi, Lori, Gia, Glor, Rory, Ree

Diminutives

Glory, Lory, Gigi, Glo, Ria

Famous People

  • Gloria Estefan
    (Cuban-American Singer)
  • Gloria Gaynor
    (American Singer)
  • Gloria Swanson
    (American Actress)
  • Gloria Stuart
    (American Actress)
  • Gloria Trevi
    (Mexican Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Gloria Pritchett
    ("Modern Family," TV Series)
  • Gloria Trillo
    ("The Sopranos," TV Series)
  • "Gloria Bell"
    (Film)
  • Gloria Stivic
    ("All in the Family," TV Series)
  • "Gloria"
    (2013 Chilean Film)

Places

  • Gloria Community
    (Louisiana, USA)
  • Gloria Municipality
    (Oriental Mindoro, Philippines)

What Is the Meaning of Gloria?

Gloria means “immortal glory,” “fame,” “renown,” “praise,” or “honor.” People named Gloria often shine brightly in their pursuits, showcasing a natural charisma and a strong sense of pride.

What Is the Origin of The Name Gloria?

The name Gloria has Latin origins, derived from the word “gloria,” which means “glory” or “fame.”

Gloria Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Gloria in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5712021#6302022#6712023
Top 3 Rankings#201925#201926#221927

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Gloria

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023671
(-41 from 2022)
436
(-30 from 2022)
0.02493
2022630
(-59 from 2021)
466
(-64 from 2021)
0.02599
2021571
(+7 from 2020)
530
(+22 from 2020)
0.02958
2020578
(-20 from 2019)
508
(-38 from 2019)
0.02874
2019558
(+23 from 2018)
546
(+18 from 2018)
0.02976
2018581
(-21 from 2017)
528
(-16 from 2017)
0.02839
2017560
(-10 from 2016)
544
(-23 from 2016)
0.02880
2016550
(-25 from 2015)
567
(-30 from 2015)
0.02929
2015525
(+16 from 2014)
597
(+26 from 2014)
0.03060
2014541
(-23 from 2013)
571
(-2 from 2013)
0.02919
2013518
(+1 from 2012)
573
(-10 from 2012)
0.02972
2012519
(+51 from 2011)
583
(+73 from 2011)
0.03006
2011570
(-61 from 2010)
510
(-79 from 2010)
0.02632
2010509
(-14 from 2009)
589
(-28 from 2009)
0.03004
2009495
(-69 from 2008)
617
(-125 from 2008)
0.03047
2008426
(+25 from 2007)
742
(+28 from 2007)
0.03562
2007451
(-1 from 2006)
714
(+12 from 2006)
0.03373
2006450
(-21 from 2005)
702
(-15 from 2005)
0.03358
2005429
(-7 from 2004)
717
(-6 from 2004)
0.03533
2004422
No change from 2003
723
(+11 from 2003)
0.03583
2003422
(-41 from 2002)
712
(-67 from 2002)
0.03549
2002381
(+24 from 2001)
779
(+64 from 2001)
0.03944
2001405
(-47 from 2000)
715
(-127 from 2000)
0.03609
2000358
(+7 from 1999)
842
(+33 from 1999)
0.04219
1999365
(-31 from 1998)
809
(-76 from 1998)
0.04156
1998334
(-5 from 1997)
885
(+21 from 1997)
0.04565
1997329
(-22 from 1996)
864
(-65 from 1996)
0.04525
1996307
(+3 from 1995)
929
(+32 from 1995)
0.04846
1995310
(-27 from 1994)
897
(-83 from 1994)
0.04668
1994283
(-9 from 1993)
980
(-26 from 1993)
0.05027
1993274
(-23 from 1992)
1006
(-107 from 1992)
0.05103
1992251
(-4 from 1991)
1113
(-14 from 1991)
0.05552
1991247
(-7 from 1990)
1127
(-53 from 1990)
0.05542
1990240
(+8 from 1989)
1180
(+100 from 1989)
0.05744
1989248
(+23 from 1988)
1080
(+144 from 1988)
0.05421
1988271
(-15 from 1987)
936
(-53 from 1987)
0.04867
1987256
(+7 from 1986)
989
(+14 from 1986)
0.05277
1986263
(-9 from 1985)
975
(-24 from 1985)
0.05283
1985254
(-13 from 1984)
999
(-48 from 1984)
0.05411
1984241
(-20 from 1983)
1047
(-104 from 1983)
0.05806
1983221
(+16 from 1982)
1151
(+79 from 1982)
0.06431
1982237
(-8 from 1981)
1072
(-38 from 1981)
0.05909
1981229
(+10 from 1980)
1110
(+39 from 1980)
0.06206
1980239
(+2 from 1979)
1071
(-3 from 1979)
0.06015
1979241
(-5 from 1978)
1074
(+24 from 1978)
0.06232
1978236
(-15 from 1977)
1050
(-78 from 1977)
0.06387
1977221
(-13 from 1976)
1128
(-47 from 1976)
0.06857
1976208
(-13 from 1975)
1175
(-113 from 1975)
0.07475
1975195
(-10 from 1974)
1288
(-132 from 1974)
0.08252
1974185
(-8 from 1973)
1420
(-134 from 1973)
0.09066
1973177
(-2 from 1972)
1554
(-65 from 1972)
0.09999
1972175
(-9 from 1971)
1619
(-247 from 1971)
0.10040
1971166
(-3 from 1970)
1866
(-179 from 1970)
0.10647
1970163
(-13 from 1969)
2045
(-120 from 1969)
0.11164
1969150
(-7 from 1968)
2165
(-92 from 1968)
0.12282
1968143
(-9 from 1967)
2257
(-360 from 1967)
0.13201
1967134
(-7 from 1966)
2617
(-241 from 1966)
0.15243
1966127
(-18 from 1965)
2858
(-580 from 1965)
0.16278
1965109
(-5 from 1964)
3438
(-527 from 1964)
0.18813
1964104
(-8 from 1963)
3965
(-571 from 1963)
0.20257
196396
(-6 from 1962)
4536
(-567 from 1962)
0.22816
196290
(-8 from 1961)
5103
(-588 from 1961)
0.25176
196182
(-3 from 1960)
5691
(-267 from 1960)
0.27398
196079
(+2 from 1959)
5958
(+36 from 1959)
0.28648
195981
(-4 from 1958)
5922
(-211 from 1958)
0.28490
195877
(-11 from 1957)
6133
(-985 from 1957)
0.29689
195766
(-13 from 1956)
7118
(-812 from 1956)
0.33925
195653
(-6 from 1955)
7930
(-622 from 1955)
0.38504
195547
(-5 from 1954)
8552
(-372 from 1954)
0.42655
195442
(-4 from 1953)
8924
(-754 from 1953)
0.44825
195338
(-2 from 1952)
9678
(-783 from 1952)
0.50158
195236
(-5 from 1951)
10461
(-491 from 1951)
0.55000
195131
(-1 from 1950)
10952
(-85 from 1950)
0.59287
195030
(-1 from 1949)
11037
(-840 from 1949)
0.62763
194929
(-1 from 1948)
11877
(+187 from 1948)
0.67655
194828
(-1 from 1947)
11690
(-937 from 1947)
0.67080
194727
(-1 from 1946)
12627
(+941 from 1946)
0.69460
194626
(-3 from 1945)
11686
(+650 from 1945)
0.72453
194523
(+2 from 1944)
11036
(+1068 from 1944)
0.81984
194425
(+5 from 1943)
9968
(+284 from 1943)
0.72944
194330
(+1 from 1942)
9684
(+234 from 1942)
0.67465
194231
(-5 from 1941)
9450
(+442 from 1941)
0.67962
194126
(+4 from 1940)
9008
(+982 from 1940)
0.72296
194030
(+6 from 1939)
8026
(+2087 from 1939)
0.67939
193936
No change from 1938
5939
(-358 from 1938)
0.52369
193836
(-4 from 1937)
6297
(-36 from 1937)
0.55167
193732
No change from 1936
6333
(+192 from 1936)
0.57476
193632
No change from 1935
6141
(-207 from 1935)
0.56990
193532
(-2 from 1934)
6348
(-466 from 1934)
0.58412
193430
(+1 from 1933)
6814
(+62 from 1933)
0.62956
193331
(-6 from 1932)
6752
(-1061 from 1932)
0.64548
193225
(-2 from 1931)
7813
(-734 from 1931)
0.70623
193123
(+7 from 1930)
8547
(+943 from 1930)
0.77438
193030
(-2 from 1929)
7604
(+65 from 1929)
0.65189
192928
(-3 from 1928)
7539
(-580 from 1928)
0.65129
192825
(-3 from 1927)
8119
(-415 from 1927)
0.67911
192722
(-2 from 1926)
8534
(-665 from 1926)
0.69021
192620
No change from 1925
9199
(-182 from 1925)
0.74778
192520
(+21 from 1924)
9381
(+2847 from 1924)
0.74271
192441
(+7 from 1923)
6534
(+1224 from 1923)
0.50429
192348
(+13 from 1922)
5310
(+814 from 1922)
0.42396
192261
(+41 from 1921)
4496
(+1765 from 1921)
0.36038
1921102
(+93 from 1920)
2731
(+1715 from 1920)
0.21341
1920195
(+77 from 1919)
1016
(+469 from 1919)
0.08167
1919272
(+6 from 1918)
547
(+31 from 1918)
0.04657
1918278
(+19 from 1917)
516
(+81 from 1917)
0.04292
1917297
(+41 from 1916)
435
(+104 from 1916)
0.03871
1916338
(+52 from 1915)
331
(+92 from 1915)
0.03049
1915390
(-7 from 1914)
239
(+47 from 1914)
0.02334
1914383
(+1 from 1913)
192
(+34 from 1913)
0.02410
1913384
(-19 from 1912)
158
(-1 from 1912)
0.02413
1912365
(-9 from 1911)
159
(+33 from 1911)
0.02710
1911356
(+9 from 1910)
126
(+11 from 1910)
0.02852
1910365
(+36 from 1909)
115
(+32 from 1909)
0.02741
1909401
(+27 from 1908)
83
(+12 from 1908)
0.02255
1908428
(+69 from 1907)
71
(+19 from 1907)
0.02003
1907497
(+44 from 1906)
52
(+10 from 1906)
0.01541
1906541
(-5 from 1905)
42
(+1 from 1905)
0.01340
1905536
(+64 from 1904)
41
(+9 from 1904)
0.01323
1904600
(+66 from 1903)
32
(+7 from 1903)
0.01094
1903666
(+50 from 1902)
25
(+2 from 1902)
0.00899
1902716
(-125 from 1901)
23
(-5 from 1901)
0.00820
1901591
(-35 from 1900)
28
(-10 from 1900)
0.01101
1900556
(+722 from 1899)
38
(+31 from 1899)
0.01196
18991278
(-315 from 1898)
7
(-6 from 1898)
0.00283
1898963
(+74 from 1897)
13
(+3 from 1897)
0.00474
18971037
(+16 from 1895)
10
No change from 1895
0.00403
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18951053
(-103 from 1894)
10
(-1 from 1894)
0.00405
1894950
(+327 from 1893)
11
(+5 from 1893)
0.00466
18931277
(-192 from 1892)
6
(-2 from 1892)
0.00266
18921085
(+125 from 1890)
8
(+2 from 1890)
0.00356
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18901210
(-531 from 1881)
6
(-1 from 1881)
0.00298
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881679
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00708
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Gloria

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5772021#6902022#8362023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6112021#7672022#6152023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5192021#6032022#5552023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6702021#7222022#7942023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5422021#5292022#5142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6302021#5142022#7612023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5782021#7102022#10712023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6122021#8722022#8362023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6092017#7692020#8642023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5602021#6932022#6942023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6052021#6472022#7652023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5582021#6722022#7292023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7352019#6902022#6532023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5422021#5782022#6852023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6302007#5842014#4472016

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5872021#4542022#6202023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5022020#5622021#5162023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8732021#6732022#4492023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3862021#5592022#6812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5602021#5922022#7732023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8402021#5812022#4832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3342021#3492022#7012023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5022021#4442022#4842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4862021#8712022#6572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5002014#5802018#6072020

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4732021#3702022#5222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7792021#5852022#5272023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3252010#2822016#2982019

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5342014#4762016#3962021

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6582020#4062021#5682023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7202021#6522022#4592023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2371987#3011991#3562007

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5142020#3032021#5312022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1992006#2162017#2372020

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5372018#5322019#3602021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2441968#2071971#1872022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5582020#6852021#6452023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4512019#2972021#3162022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1821970#2161971#2231993

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7042020#4762021#5592022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1541965#1711973#2382015

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1731968#2091969#1851970

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1491964#1841966#1611967

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2861995#3892010#4052012

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2281963#2571964#2382015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2711993#2482007#2522015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1241958#1131960#1291962

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1721970#1501971#2072016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1031961#961962#1531963

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4332016#4252018#4522022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1241989#1601990#1561997

Popularity Rankings for Gloria in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#121998#372010

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#861952#991953

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1932017#1622021#982022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#1232021#1242022#1272023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1461997#1481998#1942000

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1812019#1762021#1602022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1691984#1951985#1951986

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2462020#4662021#5382022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3632021#2662022#4952023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3252021#2932022#4052023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3512020#2992021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3141999#5822001#5382002

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3412018#3912019#3522020

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4292020#3502021#4692022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4122020#4602021#4362022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4212021#4782022#5062023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4481977#4932019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7372019#5822020#5642021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8352022#5902023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Gloria a Name for Boys or Girls?

Gloria is a lovely name for girls. It’s been a favorite for parents who want their daughters to carry a name that signifies brightness and honor.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Gloria

Gloria in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Gloria Estefan (Singer, 1957): A Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and actress who is considered one of the most successful crossover performers in Latin music.
  • Gloria Gaynor (Singer, 1943): An American singer best known for the disco hit "I Will Survive."
  • Gloria Swanson (Actress, 1899–1983): An American actress and producer, famous for her role in the film "Sunset Boulevard."
  • Gloria Stuart (Actress, 1910–2010): An American actress known for her role as the elderly Rose in the film "Titanic."
  • Gloria Trevi (Singer, 1968): A Mexican singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, television hostess, music video director, and businesswoman.
  • Gloria Pritchett ("Modern Family," 2009 TV Series): A character who is the vibrant and passionate wife of Jay Pritchett.
  • Gloria Trillo ("The Sopranos," 1999 TV Series): A character who has a tumultuous relationship with Tony Soprano.
  • "Gloria Bell" (2018 Film): A romantic drama about a free-spirited woman in her 50s navigating love and life.
  • Gloria Stivic ("All in the Family," 1971 TV Series): A character who is the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker.
  • "Gloria" (2013 Chilean Film): A film about a woman in her late 50s who starts a new chapter in her life.
  • Gloria Community (Louisiana, USA): An unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, known for its small-town charm and rural landscapes.
  • Gloria Municipality (Oriental Mindoro, Philippines): A municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, recognized for its agricultural significance and beautiful natural surroundings.

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