Gilman
boy nameGilman entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #819 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#819
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #819 |
| 1900s | #1143 |
| 1910s | #1407 |
| 1920s | #1719 |
| 1930s | #1693 |
| 1940s | #1702 |
| 1950s | #2679 |
| 1960s | #3272 |
| 1980s | #6250 |
| 1990s | #7638 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gilman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilman alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilman in 2025?
- Gilman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gilman most popular?
- Gilman peaked in 1887, reaching #819 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gilman with classmates?
- Gilman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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