Gidget
girl nameGidget entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #717 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#717
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #4840 |
| 1960s | #1692 |
| 1970s | #1851 |
| 1980s | #5772 |
| 1990s | #11861 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
| 2010s | #15548 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Gidget are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gidget alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gidget in 2025?
- Gidget is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gidget most popular?
- Gidget peaked in 1966, reaching #717 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gidget with classmates?
- Gidget will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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