Gladis

Gladis is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Gladis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gladis

Gladis belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gladis first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #877 in 1909, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 3,060 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gladis in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#877 in 1909
Peak year
1990
Babies named Gladis in 2024
10
Total since 1880
3,060

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gladis mean?

The meaning of Gladis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gladis a boy or girl name?

Gladis is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gladis?

Gladis comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Gladis?

Gladis first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #877 in 1909, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.