—2024 rank
1920peak year
266,594babies named Gladys since 1880
▼ 30%5-year trend
Gladys popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gladys mean?
A Welsh name of uncertain meaning, borne by a 6th-century saint, long linked to the name Claudia. A Victorian favorite that now reads strongly vintage.
OriginWelsh
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Gladys
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Famous Gladyss
- Gladys Knight, singer
Spellings & variants
Gwladys
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