Gladys
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1901, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gladys has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Gladys — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11
in 1901
Current rank
#3453
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gladys reached its peak popularity for girls in 1901, ranking #11 nationally with 2,676 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2451 (2014) to #3453 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Gladys ranks #3453 nationally for girls, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,453 | 45 |
| 2023 | #2,792 | 61 |
| 2022 | #2,709 | 64 |
| 2021 | #2,757 | 62 |
| 2020 | #2,292 | 78 |
| 2019 | #2,692 | 64 |
| 2018 | #3,453 | 45 |
| 2017 | #2,472 | 73 |
Gladys — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#578
in 1905
Last ranked
#8665
in 1991
Years tracked
66
1895–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Gladys reached its peak popularity for boys in 1905, ranking #578 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Gladys hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #8665.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #8,665 | 5 |
| 1987 | #6,390 | 6 |
| 1983 | #6,632 | 5 |
| 1981 | #5,760 | 6 |
| 1976 | #5,915 | 5 |
| 1970 | #4,992 | 5 |
| 1963 | #3,784 | 6 |
| 1959 | #3,749 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gladys most popular?
Gladys was most popular in 1901, when it ranked #11 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gladys becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gladys?
At least 267,689 babies have been recorded with the name Gladys in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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