Girl
Gladys
princess
About Gladys
Gladys stands as a name of remarkable character and vintage distinction. While it may have stepped back from the spotlight in recent decades, discerning parents are rediscovering its unique appeal and historical richness. There's an undeniable strength in Gladys—it's a name that commands respect while maintaining femininity. The 'glad' within it carries inherent positivity, while the overall sound has a sophisticated, no-nonsense quality. Gladys evokes images of strong, capable women who blazed trails in their respective eras. For parents seeking an uncommon name with genuine substance and a connection to earlier generations, Gladys offers authentic vintage appeal. The name has a certain gravitas that suits someone who will grow into their own unique identity with confidence. Gladys is for the bold parent who values individuality over trends.
Popularity of the Name Gladys
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #370 | ||
| 1881 | #253 | ||
| 1882 | #257 | ||
| 1883 | #207 | ||
| 1884 | #193 | ||
| 1885 | #197 | ||
| 1886 | #176 | ||
| 1887 | #134 | ||
| 1888 | #117 | ||
| 1889 | #96 | ||
| 1890 | #82 | ||
| 1891 | #70 | ||
| 1892 | #65 | ||
| 1893 | #58 | ||
| 1894 | #47 | ||
| 1895 | #41 | ||
| 1896 | #33 | ||
| 1897 | #32 | ||
| 1898 | #27 | ||
| 1899 | #20 | ||
| 1900 | #21 | #8 | |
| 1901 | #11 | #6 | |
| 1902 | #12 | #5 | |
| 1903 | #14 | #12 | |
| 1904 | #14 | #7 | |
| 1905 | #14 | #7 | |
| 1906 | #16 | #5 | |
| 1907 | #14 | #8 | |
| 1908 | #15 | #5 | |
| 1909 | #15 | #9 | |
| 1910 | #15 | #5 | |
| 1911 | #18 | #9 | |
| 1912 | #19 | #11 | |
| 1913 | #19 | #14 | |
| 1914 | #20 | #16 | |
| 1915 | #21 | #17 | |
| 1916 | #22 | #15 | |
| 1917 | #23 | #13 | |
| 1918 | #22 | #15 | |
| 1919 | #21 | #15 | |
| 1920 | #22 | #17 | |
| 1921 | #24 | #18 | |
| 1922 | #25 | #19 | |
| 1923 | #29 | #20 | |
| 1924 | #30 | #29 | |
| 1925 | #33 | #35 | |
| 1926 | #35 | #29 | |
| 1927 | #37 | #42 | |
| 1928 | #41 | #46 | |
| 1929 | #44 | #41 | |
| 1930 | #48 | #51 | |
| 1931 | #55 | #58 | |
| 1932 | #54 | #47 | |
| 1933 | #60 | #61 | |
| 1934 | #66 | #61 | |
| 1935 | #78 | #77 | |
| 1936 | #84 | #73 | |
| 1937 | #86 | #106 | |
| 1938 | #103 | #113 | |
| 1939 | #104 | #113 | |
| 1940 | #116 | #111 | |
| 1941 | #118 | #162 | |
| 1942 | #127 | #141 | |
| 1943 | #131 | #191 | |
| 1944 | #137 | #175 | |
| 1945 | #141 | ||
| 1946 | #157 | #169 | |
| 1947 | #165 | #170 | |
| 1948 | #173 | ||
| 1949 | #178 | #231 | |
| 1950 | #182 | #240 | |
| 1951 | #199 | ||
| 1952 | #215 | #264 | |
| 1953 | #216 | #216 | |
| 1954 | #226 | ||
| 1955 | #231 | ||
| 1956 | #243 | ||
| 1957 | #265 | #309 | |
| 1958 | #290 | ||
| 1959 | #321 | ||
| 1960 | #320 | ||
| 1961 | #327 | ||
| 1962 | #356 | ||
| 1963 | #361 | ||
| 1964 | #385 | #342 | |
| 1965 | #378 | #407 | |
| 1966 | #450 | #360 | |
| 1967 | #453 | ||
| 1968 | #496 | #427 | |
| 1969 | #488 | ||
| 1970 | #523 | ||
| 1971 | #534 | ||
| 1972 | #632 | ||
| 1973 | #585 | #543 | |
| 1974 | #591 | #518 | |
| 1975 | #551 | ||
| 1976 | #610 | #455 | |
| 1977 | #623 | ||
| 1978 | #767 | ||
| 1979 | #714 | #563 | |
| 1980 | #629 | ||
| 1981 | #680 | ||
| 1982 | #618 | ||
| 1983 | #753 | ||
| 1984 | #724 | #257 | |
| 1985 | #692 | ||
| 1986 | #753 | ||
| 1987 | #763 | ||
| 1988 | #771 | ||
| 1989 | #743 | ||
| 1990 | #528 | ||
| 1991 | #660 | ||
| 1992 | #690 | ||
| 1993 | #679 | ||
| 1994 | #720 | ||
| 1995 | #725 | ||
| 1996 | #766 | ||
| 1997 | #830 | ||
| 1999 | #965 | ||
| 2008 | #943 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Gladys
Names Similar to Gladys
Nicknames for Gladys
- Glad
- Gladdie
- Lala
- Lady
- Glady
Famous People Named Gladys
| Gladys Knight | American singer |
| Gladys Berejiklian | Australian politician |
| Gladys Aylward | British missionary |
| Gladys Bentley | American blues singer |
| Gladys Brockwell | American actress |
| Gladys Cooper | British actress |
| Gladys George | American actress |
| Gladys Horton | American singer |
| Gladys Hulette | American actress |
| Gladys Lehman | American screenwriter |
| Gladys Moncrieff | Australian soprano |
| Gladys Reyes | Filipino actress |
| Gladys Swarthout | American mezzo-soprano |
| Gladys Tantaquidgeon | Mohegan anthropologist |
| Gladys Walton | American actress |
| Gladys Zender | Peruvian model and beauty queen |
| Gladys Portugues | American bodybuilder |
| Gladys Young | English actress |
| Gladys Ganiel | Irish long-distance runner |
| Gladys Marín | Chilean politician |
Characters Named Gladys
| Gladys Pugh | British TV series "Hi-de-Hi!" |
| Gladys Kravitz | TV show "Bewitched" |
| Gladys Sharp | animated film "Over the Hedge" |
| Gladys Foster | TV series "Happy Days" |
| Gladys Gudgeon | Harry Potter series |
| Gladys Ormphby | TV show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" |
| Gladys Staines | film "The Least of These" |
| Gladys Martin | TV series "The Waltons" |
| Gladys Witham | TV series "The Young Ones" |
| Gladys Blume | book "Beezus and Ramona" by Beverly Cleary |
| Gladys Lehman | film "The Artist" |
| Gladys Duffy | film "My Blue Heaven" |
| Gladys Herdman | book/play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" |
| Gladys Eysenach | film "Pink Flamingos" |
| Gladys Armitage | film "Asylum" |
| Gladys Chalmers | film "Who's Minding the Mint?" |
| Gladys Leeman | film "Drop Dead Gorgeous" |
| Gladys Over | film "Six Days, Seven Nights" |