Glory
Glory is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Praise, honor, distinction, or divine radiance.
Origin and history
Glory is an English vocabulary name derived from the Latin 'gloria', meaning honor, praise, or renown. It functions as a modern virtue name with traditional hymnal roots in English-speaking countries. In the United States, it maintains a gentle, steady presence as a distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,893 babies in the United States have been named Glory since 1880. It ranks #2499 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1525.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.3 %)
- CA (23.9 %)
- NY (11 %)
- MS (10.1 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 390 |
| 1950-1960 | 538 |
| 1960-1970 | 465 |
| 1970-1980 | 327 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 374 |
| 2000-2010 | 606 |
| 2010-2019 | 926 |
| 2020-2029 | 578 |
Famous people named Glory
- Glory Johnson: Athlete, Basketball player
Fun facts
- Glory belongs to the English category of virtue names, sharing thematic ties with names like Grace, Joy, and Hope.
- The word has deep roots in American culture, associated both with sacred music and national symbols such as the nickname for the U.S. flag, 'Old Glory'.