Girls name · California
Gladys in California
In SSA data for California, 6,970 babies are named Gladys across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2585 most popular girls name, with 7 born.
Popularity over time
Gladys in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 63 | #20 |
| 1926 | 110 | #71 |
| 1943 | 50 | #226 |
| 1959 | 36 | #502 |
| 1976 | 55 | #429 |
| 1992 | 146 | #319 |
| 2009 | 28 | #1155 |
| 2025 | 7 | #2585 |
No year in California had more Gladys births than 1990, when 195 were born. Gladys's highest rank in California was #20, set in 1910.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #20 in 1910 to #3407 in 2018, starting at #20 in 1910 and ending at #2585 in 2025.
Nationally, Gladys's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #5 in 1911. See Gladys in every state →
How popular is Gladys in California?
In SSA data for California, 6,970 babies are named Gladys across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2585 most popular girls name, with 7 born.
How many babies are named Gladys in California?
California recorded 7 births of babies named Gladys in 2025.
What is the rank of Gladys in California?
Gladys ranked #2585 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.