How Many People Are Named Glory?

Complete statistics for the name Glory: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Glory
Very Rare

Glory means 'radiance' and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 79,302 Americans sharing it. There are around 4,161 people named Glory living in the US today, making it truly unique. The majority, 46%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~320
Living in US
1 in 1,035,779
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Radiance
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 for Glory symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,333
Worldwide Bearers
#2,627
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,321
🇮🇩 Indonesia
586
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇿🇲 Zambia
422
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
350
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
307
🇪🇬 Egypt
304
🇨🇦 Canada
295
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
204

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
97 (2%)
♀ Female
4,064 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
2,244
Would be under 30 (46%)
946
Would be 30–60 (19%)
1,693
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 4,883 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Glory Through the Generations

People named Glory have been rising in popularity since 2019, when there were 123 births, marking a peak. With an average age of 42, most Glory's are now adults, but the age distribution skews younger, with 2,244 under 30 and 1,693 over 60. This suggests that while Glory is still a relatively new name, it's becoming more established each year.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 349
California 347
New York 158
Mississippi 151
Florida 106
Illinois 36
Georgia 35
Maryland 35
Tennessee 34
Louisiana 32

📄 About the Name Glory

How Many People Have the Name Glory?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Glory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glory a Common or Rare Name?

Glory 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glory in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Glory Most Popular?

The name Glory reached peak popularity in 2019, with 123 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Glory?

Approximately 320 people named Glory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 320. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,035,779 Americans.

Is Glory a rare name?

Glory is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glory mean?

Glory means "radiance".

Is Glory more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Glory are male and 98% are female.

When was Glory most popular?

Glory peaked in 2019 with 123 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US320
All-Time Births320
1 in X1 in 1,035,779
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2019
World Rank#2,627
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.