Glory
Glory: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Glory
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From glory as a variant of the more common Gloria.
How popular is Glory?
Since 1880, 4,893 girls and 107 boys in the U.S. have been named Glory (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1025 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #5801 in 2020. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Glory
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Sibling name ideas for Glory
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Glory FAQ
What does the name Glory mean?
A female given name from English. From glory as a variant of the more common Gloria.
What is the origin of the name Glory?
Glory is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Glory?
Since 1880, 4,893 girls and 107 boys in the U.S. have been named Glory (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1025 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #5801 in 2020. In 2025, 116 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Glory a boy or girl name?
Glory is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,893 girls and 107 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.