Glorianna
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "glorious".
Name Census estimates that about 448 living Americans carry the first name Glorianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glorianna today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glorianna births was 2012 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glorianna. 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
448
~ 1 in 765,077 Americans
Peak year
2012
22 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,521
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Glorianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glorianna from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Glorianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glorianna 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 Glorianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Glorianna
The given name Glorianna is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "gloria," which means "glory" or "fame." It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century, in parts of Europe where Latin was widely used as a scholarly language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Glorianna can be found in literary works from the 16th century, such as Edmund Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," where it was used as the name of a character representing Queen Elizabeth I of England. This literary connection suggests that the name was likely popular among the educated classes during the Renaissance era.
Historically, the name Glorianna was often associated with notions of glory, honor, and renown. It was sometimes bestowed upon individuals who achieved remarkable feats or displayed exceptional qualities, reflecting the meaning of the name's Latin root.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Glorianna. One such person was Glorianna Cavileer (1624-1679), an English writer and translator who was known for her translations of works by French philosophers and theologians. Another notable bearer of the name was Glorianna Davenport (1829-1892), an American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in various theaters across the United States.
In the 20th century, Glorianna Davenport (1920-2005), an American computer scientist and pioneer in the field of multimedia and interactive narratives, made significant contributions to the development of interactive media technologies. Her work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was instrumental in shaping the way we interact with digital media today.
Another prominent figure named Glorianna was Glorianna Paez (1904-1985), a Venezuelan singer and actress who was widely celebrated for her contributions to the cultural landscape of Latin America. Her performances in various plays, films, and television shows gained her widespread recognition and acclaim.
It is worth noting that while the name Glorianna has historical roots and has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name, particularly in modern times. Its uniqueness and connection to the concept of glory and fame have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical and literary background.
People
Glorianna + last name combinations
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glorianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glorianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 448 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glorianna 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 765,077 US residents.
Is Glorianna a common name?
We classify Glorianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 513 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glorianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Glorianna was 2012, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glorianna is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Glorianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glorianna 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.