girl's name
Gladiola
glad-ee-OH-luh (English)
- Origin Albanian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 166
Gladiola is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Gladiola is a name of Albanian origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gladiola Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Gladiola?
In 1995, Gladiola was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gladiola
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gladiola Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gladiola over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gladiola
- English glad-ee-OH-luh
Sibling Names for Gladiola
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gladiola — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gladiola
How popular is the name Gladiola?
In 1995, Gladiola was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gladiola a girl's or a boy's name?
Gladiola is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gladiola?
Gladiola has 4 syllables.
When was Gladiola most popular?
Gladiola peaked in 1924, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.