Girls name · California
Gladys in California
Gladys was the 2585th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 7 babies named Gladys that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,970 babies Gladys.
Popularity over time
Gladys in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 63 | 20th |
| 1926 | 110 | 71st |
| 1943 | 50 | 226th |
| 1959 | 36 | 502nd |
| 1976 | 55 | 429th |
| 1992 | 146 | 319th |
| 2009 | 28 | 1155th |
| 2025 | 7 | 2585th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 20th in 1910 to 2585th in 2025.
The most babies named Gladys in California in a single year was 195, in 1990. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Gladys reached its best rank of 5th in Texas (1911). See Gladys in every state →
How popular is Gladys in California?
Gladys was the 2585th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 7 babies named Gladys that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,970 babies Gladys.
How many babies are named Gladys in California?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Gladys in California. The most babies named Gladys in California in a single year was 195, in 1990.
What is the rank of Gladys in California?
Gladys ranked 2585th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.