Gloristine
A French feminine name meaning "deserving of praise or admiration".
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Gloristine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gloristine today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gloristine births was 1948 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gloristine. 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 Gloristine is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Gloristines were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gloristine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
1948
10 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1957 SSA rank
#5,652
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Gloristine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gloristine from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 33 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gloristine 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 Gloristine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gloristines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gloristine
The name Gloristine is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich historical tapestry woven across various cultures and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is believed to derive from the Etruscan word "glorista," which loosely translates to "one who brings glory" or "glorious one."
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name gained prominence among the elite classes, particularly those with close ties to the military. It was often bestowed upon children born into noble families, as a symbol of their parents' aspirations for them to lead lives of honor and distinction. Gloristine was viewed as a name that embodied the virtues of courage, strength, and triumph.
In the annals of early Christian history, there are records of a Saint Gloristine who lived in the 5th century AD. She was a devout nun known for her unwavering faith and selfless acts of charity. Her life's work inspired many to follow her example of humility and service to others, further cementing the name's association with noble character and spiritual devotion.
As the centuries passed, the name Gloristine continued to be embraced by various European cultures, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 11th century, a notable figure named Gloristine de Montfort was a renowned French noblewoman and crusader, renowned for her bravery and leadership during the Crusades.
During the Renaissance period, the name found its way into the world of art and literature. Gloristine Boccaccio, born in 1412, was an Italian poet and scholar whose works celebrated the beauty of language and the human spirit. Her legacy as a woman of letters and intellectual prowess added a new dimension to the name's connotations.
In more recent history, Gloristine Delacroix, a French painter born in 1798, gained recognition for her vivid and emotionally charged works that captured the essence of the Romantic movement. Her vibrant depictions of nature and human emotions further enriched the name's association with creativity and passionate expression.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals serve as notable examples of the enduring legacy and multifaceted nature of the name Gloristine. From its ancient Etruscan roots to its varied interpretations across different eras and cultures, this name has carried a sense of honor, virtue, and achievement throughout the ages.
People
Gloristine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gloristine 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
Gloristine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gloristine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gloristine 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Gloristine a common name?
We classify Gloristine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gloristine most popular?
The single biggest year for Gloristine was 1948, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gloristine is about 74 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 Gloristine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gloristine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gloristine 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 Gloristine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gloristine 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 Gloristine 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 common is the name Gloristine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.