Total births
123
Girls' name · since 1941
Gloriajean
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 123 babies named Gloriajean, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 123
- total births
- 1941–1961
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
Gloriajean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 123 recorded since 1941.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gloriajean has been recorded 123 times among girls since 1941, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 1961.
- 123 total births
- 1941–1961 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
123 girls have been named Gloriajean since 1941, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1961.
- 123
- total births
- 1941–1961
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Gloriajean was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
18 babies were named Gloriajean in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Gloriajean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gloriajean's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gloriajean at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Gloriajean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–1961
- Peak year (1943)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Gloriajean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Gloriajean's strongest decade.
98 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Gloriajean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
98 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 98 births (80% of all-time use).
Gloriajean by state
Where Gloriajean concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 4.1% |
New York share of Gloriajean's total US births 4.1%
5 of 123 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gloriajean? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 123 babies named Gloriajean. The most recent recorded year was 1961. Its busiest year on record was 1943, with 18 births.
When was Gloriajean most popular? ▼
Gloriajean was most popular in the 1940s decade with 98 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Gloriajean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gloriajean are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Gloriajean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gloriajean since 1941 -- 21 years through the most recent 1961 data.
What names are similar to Gloriajean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gloria, Glory, Gloriana, Glorianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gloriajean's data
- Gloriajean's decade-level peak was the 1940s (98 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Gloriajeans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gloriajean
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1941–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gloriajean: Baby Name Since 1941 - 123 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gloriajean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gloriajean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.