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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GLOR-ee /ˈɡlɔːri/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: glory; English: fame
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Glorie has its roots in the Latin word "gloria," which translates to "glory" or "fame." This term made its way into Old French as "glorie," before being adopted into Middle English. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, when Latin and French were influential in shaping the English language, particularly following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
The name embodies connotations of honor, praise, and distinction, reflecting its etymological origins. Historically, the concept of glory has been significant in various cultures and religions.
In Christian contexts, glory is often associated with divine majesty and the splendor of God, as seen in biblical texts. The term appears frequently in the King James Bible, published in 1611, where it is used to describe the attributes of God and the heavenly realm.
Saints and notable figures in Christianity have also been associated with glory, further embedding the term within religious and cultural narratives. Culturally, the name Glorie resonates with themes of achievement and recognition.
It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing triumph and the human pursuit of greatness. The name may also evoke a sense of aspiration and hope, as it is linked to the ideals of honor and virtue.
While diminutive forms such as Glory or Gloriana may exist, the name Glorie itself stands as a testament to the enduring significance of its roots in language and culture.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Glorie was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Glorie has ranked as high as #1127 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Glorie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Glorie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Glorie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Glorie
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Glorie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |