Glory
Meaningglory · English
- US rank
- #1,855
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,022 in 1945
107 babies were named Glory in the US in 2025. It has climbed 38 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Glory you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,015 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Glory, 107 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Glory would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGlory first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1945, when it reached #1,022.
- Then vs nowGlory is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,965 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 15,015.
- TrendGlory has climbed 38 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,855. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGlory is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #873, followed by Colorado (#907). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Glory means “glory”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Glory
Glory is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “glory”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ory”. US birth records list Glory for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 111 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1945, when it ranked #1,022 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,855, with 107 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.7 | 129,870 girls |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,174 girls |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,939 girls |
| 1940s | 27 | 37,133 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,817 girls |
| 1960s | 25 | 39,809 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,237 girls |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,401 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,893 girls |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,516 girls |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,857 girls |
| 2020s | 59 | 16,830 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Glory
What does the name Glory mean?
Glory means “glory” in English.
What is the origin of the name Glory?
Glory has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Glory a boy or girl name?
Glory is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Glory?
Glory ranked #1,855 for US girls in 2025, given to 107 babies. Its best year was 1945 (#1,022).