Full of glory; illustrious and magnificent
Derived directly from the English word, which stems from the Latin 'gloria'. It signifies someone who is deserving of high honor, praise, or splendor. While rare as a first name, it follows the tradition of virtue names and grand adjectives used in certain English-speaking communities.
Less common today
Glorious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,280 in 2020.
American politician and former member of the Florida House of Representatives
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
