UK girl's name
Gloriana
Derived from Latin, meaning "glorious" or "glory-filled".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gloriana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gloriana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gloriana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Gloriana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gloriana ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Gloriana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gloriana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Gloriana mean?
The name Gloriana is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Latin word "gloria" meaning "glory" or "renown." It first emerged during the 16th century, at the height of the English Renaissance period.
Gloriana was initially a poetic name used to personify the majesty and glory of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who reigned from 1558 to 1603. The famous poet Edmund Spenser used this name to represent the Queen in his epic allegorical poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590.
While the name Gloriana was not commonly used as a given name during the 16th century, it gained popularity in the 17th and 18th centuries among the aristocracy and upper classes who sought to honor the legacy of Queen Elizabeth I and the Golden Age of English literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name being used as a given name was in 1636 when Gloriana Wilmot was born. She was the daughter of Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, and a prominent figure in the court of King Charles I.
Another notable bearer of the name was Gloriana Russell (1671-1700), a wealthy English heiress and the daughter of Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford. She married Henry Petty, 1st Earl of Shelburne, and their son, William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, later became Prime Minister of Great Britain.
During the 18th century, Gloriana was a popular name among the British nobility and gentry, with several notable examples, including Gloriana Anson (1781-1857), the daughter of Admiral George Anson, and Gloriana Talbot (1777-1856), the daughter of John Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot.
In the 19th century, the name Gloriana was less commonly used, but it was still favored by some aristocratic families. One notable example is Gloriana Weld-Forester (1838-1916), a British socialite and philanthropist who was the daughter of Edward Weld-Forester, 2nd Baron Forester.
Throughout its history, the name Gloriana has been associated with English pride, literary heritage, and aristocratic lineage, reflecting the glory and grandeur of the Elizabethan era.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gloriana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gloriana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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- Georgina 15,599
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- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gloriana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gloriana in the UK right now?
In 2016, Gloriana was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gloriana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Gloriana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gloriana?
Derived from Latin, meaning "glorious" or "glory-filled".
How many people are called Gloriana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Gloriana across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.