Boy · #3,361 in 2026

Gloster

Name: Popularity of the name Gloster in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gloster, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,361

Peak Rank

#3,361 (1932)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1932

Last Year

1932

Peak Year

#3361

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gloster

Gloster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 6 Glosters were born — ranking #3,361 that year. As of 2026, Gloster ranks #3,361 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Glosters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gloster

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gloster is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gloucester
Glocester
Glister
Glaister
Closter
Kloster
Glost
Cluster
Cloister
Clyster
Klooster
Klister

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gloster

What does the name Gloster mean?

Gloster is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gloster in 2026?

In 2026, Gloster ranks #3,361 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gloster most popular?

Gloster reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #3,361 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Gloster a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gloster is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gloster?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gloster include Nobuyoshi, Rogie, Lowman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gloster

Gloster is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Gloster's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #3,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Gloster's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.