Gloria
Pronunciation: [ gl-AWR-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gloria first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 788 babies have been named Gloria in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gloria is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,714 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,714
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
"noble"
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Old English (heord + wic) origin
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About the Name Gloria
Gloria is a boy name .
Is Gloria a boy or girl name? Gloria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,714 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #654. Gloria is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gloria is currently ranked #38,714 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gloria include Glo, Glor, Glory, Glorie, Gly, Glie, and Glokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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