Gator
boy name#12008 in 2025Gator entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #10349 in 2000, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
#12008
rank today
#10349
peak (2000)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10349 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
| 2020s | #11656 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gator are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gator is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gator in 2025?
- Gator ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gator most popular?
- Gator peaked in 2000, reaching #10349 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gator with classmates?
- Gator will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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