How Many People Are Named Gladis?
Complete statistics for the name Gladis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gladis, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,861 people in the U.S., making up 1 in 177,339 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 69 births, but now it's declining, with a majority of those named Gladis being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 3,065 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gladis Through the Generations
Gladis has seen its most active years in the late 20th century, with a peak in 1990 when 69 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with 47% of people named Gladis being over 60. This trend reflects a shift away from the name's earlier popularity, as fewer younger individuals carry the name today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gladis's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gladis
How Many People Have the Name Gladis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 332 people in the United States currently share the name Gladis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 998,341 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gladis a Common or Rare Name?
Gladis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gladis Mean?
Gladis means "creative variant of Gladys" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gladis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gladis Most Popular?
The name Gladis reached peak popularity in 1990, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gladis?
Approximately 332 people named Gladis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 332. That works out to roughly 1 in 998,341 Americans.
Is Gladis a rare name?
Gladis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 998,341 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gladis mean?
Gladis means "creative variant of Gladys" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gladis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gladis are male and 100% are female.
When was Gladis most popular?
Gladis peaked in 1990 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.