Gardner
boy name#5045 in 2025Gardner entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #647 in 1886, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5045
rank today
#647
peak (1886)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #827 |
| 1890s | #920 |
| 1900s | #966 |
| 1910s | #841 |
| 1920s | #1019 |
| 1930s | #1159 |
| 1940s | #1216 |
| 1950s | #1651 |
| 1960s | #1370 |
| 1970s | #2550 |
| 1980s | #3508 |
| 1990s | #5247 |
| 2000s | #6577 |
| 2010s | #7356 |
| 2020s | #5828 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Gardner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gardner alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gardner in 2025?
- Gardner ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gardner most popular?
- Gardner peaked in 1886, reaching #647 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gardner with classmates?
- Gardner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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