Gladys
Pronunciation: [ gl-AD-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gladys first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 79 babies have been named Gladys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gladys is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,878 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,878
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gladys is also used as a girl name, ranked #3446.
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About the Name Gladys
Gladys is a boy name .
Is Gladys a boy or girl name? Gladys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,878 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,446. Gladys is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gladys is currently ranked #29,878 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gladys include Gla, Glad, Glady, Gladie, Gly, Glie, and Glakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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