Gladys is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3224 in 2025 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 277 births ranking #766. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 32,801 girls born was named Gladys. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.