Glorie
A feminine name derived from the Latin "gloria" meaning "glory" or "praise".
Name Census estimates that about 238 living Americans carry the first name Glorie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glorie today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glorie births was 1960 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glorie. 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
238
~ 1 in 1,440,144 Americans
Peak year
1960
19 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,593
Tracked since 1915
Census
Glorie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 371 people with the first name Glorie, which placed it at #25,534 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,534
National first-name rank
People counted
371
371 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
37.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Glorie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Glorie is White at 37.7%. The next largest groups are Black (29.6%) and Hispanic (21.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Glorie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Glorie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White37.7% · 140
- Black or African American29.6% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino21.3% · 79
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.0% · 26
- Two or more races3.2% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 4
Popularity
Glorie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glorie from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Glorie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glorie 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 Glorie 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 Glorie
The name Glorie is derived from the Latin word "gloria," meaning "glory" or "renown." It has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the concept of glory was highly revered and celebrated. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the Roman era, often used as a symbolic name to express a desire for honor and recognition.
During the Middle Ages, the name Glorie gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in regions influenced by Latin and Romance languages. It was frequently bestowed upon individuals with a strong faith or those who displayed exceptional devotion to religious pursuits. The name carried connotations of divine glory and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Glorie was Glorie of Valenciennes, a 12th-century Benedictine nun and mystic from the region of Hainaut, now part of modern-day Belgium. Her writings and teachings on spiritual matters were highly influential during her lifetime and for generations to come.
In the 14th century, Glorie Meridi, an Italian scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the study of Canon Law. Her works were widely circulated and studied in academic circles across Europe, further cementing the name's association with intellectual pursuits and scholarly achievements.
During the Renaissance period, the name Glorie gained prominence among artists and patrons of the arts. One notable figure was Glorie Bettini, an Italian painter and sculptor active in the late 16th century. Her works, primarily religious in nature, adorned numerous churches and institutions throughout Italy, showcasing her artistic talents and earning her widespread acclaim.
In the 18th century, Glorie Duval, a French playwright and novelist, gained recognition for her contributions to the literary world. Her plays and novels explored themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships, resonating with audiences and readers of the time.
Another influential figure bearing the name Glorie was Glorie Delaunay, a pioneering French artist and painter from the early 20th century. Known for her vibrant abstract works and her involvement in the Orphism art movement, Delaunay's innovative techniques and bold use of color left a lasting impact on the art world.
Throughout history, the name Glorie has been associated with individuals who have sought or achieved recognition, honor, and renown in various fields, from religion and academia to the arts and literature. Its rich heritage and symbolic meaning have contributed to its enduring appeal across different cultures and time periods.
People
Glorie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glorie 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
Glorie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glorie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glorie 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 1,440,144 US residents.
Is Glorie a common name?
We classify Glorie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glorie most popular?
The single biggest year for Glorie was 1960, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glorie is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Glorie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 371 people with the name Glorie, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,534 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Glorie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Glorie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Glorie leans strongly female. 360 people counted with this name were female (96.8%), compared with 12 male bearers (3.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Glorie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Glorie is White at 37.7%. The next largest groups are Black (29.6%) and Hispanic (21.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Glorie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Glorie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 37.7% (140 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Glorie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glorie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glorie 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.
Is Glorie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glorie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Glorie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Glorie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.