Holding steady.
Popularity of Gladine since 1901
Babies named Gladine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gladine's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gladine is a rare feminine name that emerged in the early 1900s as an elaboration of Gladys. According to Social Security data, 1901 was its peak year, with eight recorded births, and it has never appeared in the top 1,000 names. The name has a stable trajectory with no recent revival, reflecting its decline in usage after the early 20th century. While it never spread widely enough to be associated with any top states, Gladine fits stylistically with other turn-of-the-century diminutive names like Edna and Mabel. Its meaning ties back to the Welsh Gwladus, giving it a subtle royal connotation, but its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon vintage name.
Gladine is a diminutive or feminine elaboration of Glad, itself a short form of Gladys. Gladys derives from the Welsh name Gwladus, which likely means 'princess' or 'lady', though its exact etymology is debated. The name Gladine appears to have been coined in the early 20th century, primarily in the United States, as a more ornate variant of Gladys, which was popular at the time. It saw modest use, peaking in 1901 with eight recorded births, before falling out of common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glad, Dina
Sibling names for Gladine
Names that share Gladine's style, for a brother or sister.
