Gladden is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname Adley H. Gladden (1810–1862), Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War Alicia Gladden (1985–2013), American women's basketball player Eddie Gladden (1937-2003), American jazz drummer Dan Gladden (born 1957), American former Major League Baseball player Hannah Gladden (born 1996), American wrestler Lisa Gladden (born 1964), American politician Lynn Gladden, British chemical engineer Mack Gladden (1909–1985), American football player and coach Texas Gladden (1895-1967), American folk singer Washington Gladden (1836-1918), American Congregational church pastor
Given name Gladden Bishop (1809—1864), a minor leader in the Latter Day Saint movement Gladden Dye (born c. 1934), former head football coach of the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats Gladden James (1888–1948), American film actor