Gladis
Every Gladis since 1898 — 3,076 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gladis
Gladis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,065 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 3,076 American babies have been named Gladis. Its peak came in 1990, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gladis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gladis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,065 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,803 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,206 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,401 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,767 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,582 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,776 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,300 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,014 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,074 | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,085 | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,682 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,903 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,967 | — | — |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,665 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,303 | — | — |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,046 | — | — |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,116 | — | — |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,834 | — | — |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,103 | — | — |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,284 | — | — |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,582 | — | — |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,718 | — | — |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,541 | — | — |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,507 | — | — |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,957 | — | — |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,059 | — | — |
| 1990 | 69 | #1,978 | — | — |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,025 | — | — |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,645 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,421 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,368 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,862 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,700 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,166 | — | — |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,378 | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,490 | — | — |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,989 | — | — |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,394 | — | — |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,262 | — | — |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,423 | 5 | #4,484 |
| 1920 | 51 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,136 | — | — |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,118 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,492 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gladis in 2025?
Gladis ranked #9,065 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gladis?
3,076 babies have been named Gladis in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gladis most popular?
Gladis peaked in 1990, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Gladis a boy or girl name?
Gladis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gladis rising or falling?
Gladis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.