Glory

Glory is a girl's name of English 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 89 girls in the United States.

Glory at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Glory

Glory belongs to the English & American 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, Glory first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1025 in 1945, and in 2024 89 babies received the name — 4,785 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glory in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1025 in 1945
Peak year
2016
Babies named Glory in 2024
89
Total since 1880
4,785

Glory in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1720 in 2012
Babies named Glory in 2025
5
Total since 1996
237

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glory mean?

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

Is Glory a boy or girl name?

Glory is a girl name. In 2024, 89 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Glory?

Glory comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Glory?

Glory first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1025 in 1945, and 89 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].