Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Gladys
Endangered
Down 99.4% from peak
Peak era
1920
Peak births
8,819
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Gladys
How many people are named Gladys?
An estimated 45,132 living Americans are named Gladys.
How rare is Gladys?
Gladys is very rare among babies today, with 49 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.4% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Gladys?
The median age of a living American named Gladys is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 86 years old.
Is Gladys still popular?
No. Gladys is endangered as a baby name, down 99.4% from its 1920 peak with 49 births in 2025.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
99.4%
2025
49
All-time
266,718