The nameGloria

Gloria is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "glory". It has been rising in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Gloria comes from the Latin gloria, "glory".

Origin

Latin. The Gloria is also a hymn of the Mass, "Glory to God in the highest".

History

Found in France since the 1910s, Gloria grew in the 2010s and 2020s.

Famous people named Gloria

Popularity of the name Gloria

Gloria in France

423rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (140 births)
4,075babies named Gloria in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Gloria was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 860 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Gloria. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Gloria in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 127 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gloria mean?

Gloria comes from the Latin gloria, "glory".

What is the origin of the name Gloria?

Latin. The Gloria is also a hymn of the Mass, "Glory to God in the highest".

Is Gloria a girl's or a boy's name?

Gloria is a girl's name.

Who are famous people named Gloria?

Gloria Gaynor, American singer.