Gladys Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gladys means 'country' or 'land' and is associated with elegance and grace.
Meaning of the Name Gladys
Gladys is a Welsh name derived from the Welsh word 'gwlad' which means 'country' or 'land'. It was first popularized by the 12th-century Saint Gladys of Brittany. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century and is often associated with elegance and grace.
Popularity of the Name Gladys
The popularity for the name Gladys peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 8,819 births, which ranked number 43 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Gladys had the most female births in 1920 with 8,819, which ranked number 22 out of 5,767 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1927 with 38, which ranked number 1,163 out of 4,802 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gladys has declined sharply over the last ten years from 81 births to 64 births, a decline of -20.99%. Among females, Gladys has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 81 births to 64 births, a decline of -20.99%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gladys
- 20 Year Trend of Gladys: -67.68%
- 10 Year Trend of Gladys: -20.99%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gladys: -20.99%
Popularity of Gladys by State
Among females, Gladys was most popular in Northeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gladys. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gladys
- Total Births of Gladys: 63 (-2.33%)
- Female Births of Gladys: 63 (-2.33%)
Given the downward trend of Gladys over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 63 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gladys have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 63 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.33%.