Gladys Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGLAD-iss / /ˈɡlædɪs/

Welsh; English

Meaning

Welsh: holy; English: ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Gladys is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the word 'glad,' meaning 'holy.' It gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades.

Trend Summary

Gladys has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

ClaudisLadisAdonisHarrisMaddoxJudasDariusTobiasSilasCyrus

Variants

  • Gladdys

International Variants

  • Gladis (Spanish)
  • Gladys (Spanish)
  • Gladys (Portuguese)

Famous people named Gladys

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Fictional characters named Gladys

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Sibling Suggestions

GavinGrahamGideonGlenGarethGrayson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gladys was first seen in the United States in 1895. Gladys has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gladys has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gladys (1935)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18956
18965
18979
18989
18998
190016
190110
190212
190312
190411
190517
190612
190714
190816
190912
191020
191114
191218
191319
191433
191529
191630
191734
191825
191924
192013
192123
192221
192325
192420
192529
192627
192738
192832
192923
193025
193130
193216
193332
193427
193516
193614
193718
193816
193922
194011
194116
19427
19447
19466
19486
19499
19515
19525
19549
19556
19565
19585
19596
19636
19705
19765
19816
19835
19876
19915