Glories
A feminine name of English origin meaning "magnificent beauty or splendor".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Glories. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glories today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glories births was 1948 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glories. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Glories is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Glories' were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glories. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1948
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1949 SSA rank
#5,533
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Glories: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Glories 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 Glories during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Glories
The name Glories is an English name derived from the Latin word 'gloria', meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. It first emerged in the late 16th century during the Renaissance period, when the concept of glory and fame was highly celebrated in art, literature, and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Glories can be found in the writings of the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare. In his play "Henry VIII", written around 1613, one of the characters is named Glories, symbolizing the pursuit of glory and honor in the royal court.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Glories gained popularity among the aristocratic families of England and France, who sought to bestow their children with names that reflected their aspirations for greatness and renown. It was often given to sons with the hope that they would achieve remarkable feats and bring honor to their families.
One notable figure from this time period was Glories Montague (1619-1692), an English nobleman and military commander who fought bravely during the English Civil War. His name became synonymous with valor and courage on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, the name Glories spread to other parts of Europe and North America, carried by immigrants and settlers seeking new opportunities in distant lands. One prominent individual bearing this name was Glories Rutherford (1792-1871), a Scottish-born explorer and cartographer who mapped vast regions of western Canada.
Another significant figure was Glories Nightingale (1820-1910), the pioneering English nurse who played a crucial role in reforming healthcare practices during the Crimean War. Her dedication and compassion brought glory to the nursing profession and inspired generations of caregivers.
In the 20th century, the name Glories continued to be used, though less frequently than in previous eras. One notable bearer was Glories Dickinson (1909-1997), an American novelist and poet whose works explored themes of mortality, nature, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and literary glory.
Throughout its history, the name Glories has been associated with the pursuit of fame, honor, and excellence, reflecting the aspirations of parents for their children to achieve greatness and leave a lasting legacy.
People
Glories + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glories 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
Glories: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glories?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glories 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Glories a common name?
We classify Glories as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glories most popular?
The single biggest year for Glories was 1948, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glories is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Glories in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glories a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glories 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 Glories still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glories 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 Glories 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Glories?
You can see how many people share the name Glories on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.