Glori
A feminine name derived from the Latin word meaning "glory".
Name Census estimates that about 441 living Americans carry the first name Glori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glori today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glori births was 1962 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glori. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
441
~ 1 in 777,221 Americans
Peak year
1962
25 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,769
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Glori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glori from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 138 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Glori remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glori by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Glori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gloris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Glori
The name Glori is derived from the Latin word "gloria," which means "glory" or "renown." It has its origins in ancient Roman culture, where the concept of glory was highly valued and celebrated. The name was likely used to honor individuals who had achieved great feats or displayed exceptional qualities worthy of admiration and respect.
During the Roman era, the name Glori may have been bestowed upon individuals who had distinguished themselves in battle, in leadership roles, or through remarkable acts of courage and valor. It was a name that carried a sense of pride, honor, and recognition for one's accomplishments.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Glori also took on a religious connotation, as it was associated with the glory of God and the divine. It was sometimes used as a name for individuals who dedicated their lives to the service of the church or exhibited extraordinary devotion to their faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Glori can be found in the writings of St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), a renowned philosopher and theologian of the early Christian church. He made references to individuals named Glori, although specific details about their lives are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Glori. One such figure was Glori Anicius Olybrius (c. 420-472 AD), a Roman emperor who reigned briefly in the Western Roman Empire during the 5th century AD. Despite his short reign, he was known for his attempts to restore stability and unity to the crumbling empire.
Another prominent figure was Glori Lisia (c. 1510-1557), an Italian painter and sculptor from the Renaissance period. She was renowned for her exceptional skill in creating portraits and religious works, and her art can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
In the realm of literature, Glori Bunuel (1905-1983) was a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical and evocative works. She was a member of the Generation of '27, a influential group of Spanish poets and writers.
The name Glori has also been associated with individuals in the fields of science and exploration. One notable example is Glori Evelyn Hutchinson (1903-1991), an American botanist and ecologist who made significant contributions to the study of population dynamics and limnology (the study of inland waters).
Finally, Glori Stein (1908-1997) was an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. She was part of the influential New York School of artists and her sculptures can be found in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.
People
Glori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glori as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 441 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glori going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 777,221 US residents.
Is Glori a common name?
We classify Glori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 504 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glori most popular?
The single biggest year for Glori was 1962, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glori is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Glori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glori in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.