Rising since 1985, #1,855 for girls today.
Popularity of Glory since 1915
Babies named Glory per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 167 |
| 1930s | 222 |
| 1940s | 390 |
| 1950s | 538 |
| 1960s | 465 |
| 1970s | 327 |
| 1980s | 258 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 606 |
| 2010s | 926 |
| 2020s | 578 |
Meaning & origin
Glory is a distinctive virtue name that has maintained a modest but steady presence in American naming. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, it saw its peak popularity in 2019 with a rank of 1,855. The name has been gradually rising in usage since 1985, reflecting a renewed interest in virtue and meaningful word names. It is most common in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Michigan. As a direct adoption of the English word for "great honor and praise," Glory fits within the Puritan-inspired tradition of names like Grace and Faith, though it has never reached their widespread popularity. Its rarity gives it a unique appeal for parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Glory derives from the Middle English glorye, from Old French glorie, from Latin gloria "fame, renown, honor." As a given name, it belongs to the Puritan tradition of virtuous name coinages, emerging in the 17th century alongside Grace, Faith, and Charity. It saw occasional use in the United States from the 19th century onward.
Where Glory is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Glory” around the world
Where Glory lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glo
Sibling names for Glory
Names that share Glory's style, for a brother or sister.
