Gladys
Female name · ↓ Falling
145,888
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gladys
Gladys is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 145,888 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,169 births |
| 1890s | 15,181 births |
| 1900s | 30,195 births |
| 1910s | 34,884 births |
| 1920s | 30,538 births |
| 1930s | 14,858 births |
| 1940s | 7,709 births |
| 1950s | 4,916 births |
| 1960s | 2,335 births |
| 1970s | 1,086 births |
| 1980s | 967 births |
| 1990s | 1,050 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gladys?
Gladys has been given to 145,888 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 3,770 births that year.
Is Gladys a boy or girl name?
Gladys is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gladys most popular?
Gladys was most popular in 1920, when 3,770 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gladys?
Gladys first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).