Gloria is a distinctive choice, ranked #638 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gloria in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#638
US Rank #654
About the Name Gloria
Gloria is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 56 places over five years. Its high point was #553 in 2018, and it now sits at #638. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Gloria is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #654, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gloria
Unlikely. With around 61 UK babies named Gloria per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gloria in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gloria has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 56 places in the last five years. Its peak was #553 in 2018. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Gloria is more popular in the UK (#638) than in the US (#654). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Gloria include: Baby Gloria — Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, better known by her stage name Baby Gloria, is a Ugandan gospel artist.; Gloria Macapagal Arroyo — Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, often referred to as PGMA or GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the...; Gloria Gaynor — Gloria Fowles, known professionally as Gloria Gaynor, is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" which is one of the....
Gloria ranks #654 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
61
UK babies named Gloria (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 56 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gloria
Likely around 1 other Gloria in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Gloria
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, better known by her stage name Baby Gloria, is a Ugandan gospel artist. She started singing at the age of two and a half years.
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite. During the 1930s, she was the subject of a high-profile child custody trial in which her mother, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, and her paternal aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, each sought custody of her and control over her trust fund.
Gloria Foster was an American actress. She had acclaimed roles in plays such as In White America and Having Our Say, winning three Obie Awards during her career.
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal-Arroyo, often referred to as PGMA or GMA, is a Filipino academic and politician who served as the 14th president of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010. She is the longest-serving president since Ferdinand Marcos.
Gloria Eileen McEniry, known professionally as Gloria Henry, was an American actress, best known for her role as Alice Mitchell, Dennis' mother, from 1959 to 1963 on the CBS family sitcom Dennis the Menace.
Gloria Fowles, known professionally as Gloria Gaynor, is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" which is one of the best-selling singles in history to date, having sold over 15 million copies worldwide, and "Let Me Know (I Have a Right)", "I Am What I Am", and her version of "Never Can Say Goodbye". She received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2025.