Gaylord
boy nameGaylord entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #438 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#438
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #847 |
| 1890s | #846 |
| 1900s | #783 |
| 1910s | #621 |
| 1920s | #560 |
| 1930s | #517 |
| 1940s | #560 |
| 1950s | #877 |
| 1960s | #1424 |
| 1970s | #2455 |
| 1980s | #4102 |
| 1990s | #8320 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Gaylord are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaylord alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaylord in 2025?
- Gaylord is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gaylord most popular?
- Gaylord peaked in 1931, reaching #438 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gaylord with classmates?
- Gaylord will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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