How Common is the First Name Gladys?
We estimate that there are 44,601 people named Gladys who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Gladys is the 522nd most common for women, and the 994th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Gladys?
The average person named Gladys is 66.92 years old.
Is Gladys a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
49 people named Gladys were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 3,211st most popular name for girls, and the 5,675th most popular overall.
The popularity of Gladys peaked in 1901, when it was the 11th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Gladys a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Gladys is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Gladys are female.
Facts About the Name Gladys
Popularity of Gladys in England
In 2020, Gladys was the in England and Wales.