Gardner
Every Gardner since 1880 — 3,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gardner
Gardner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,094 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,026 American babies have been named Gardner. Its peak came in 1915, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gardner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gardner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,692 | 19 | #5,094 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,610 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,534 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,178 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,890 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,000 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,232 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,179 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,709 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,767 | 8 | #9,142 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,280 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,150 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,267 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,179 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,381 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,600 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,856 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,259 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,981 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,702 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,553 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,654 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,896 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,251 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,124 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,317 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,677 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,018 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,342 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,372 |
| 1955 | — | — | 22 | #1,656 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,407 |
| 1945 | — | — | 31 | #1,189 |
| 1940 | — | — | 31 | #1,216 |
| 1935 | — | — | 30 | #1,231 |
| 1930 | — | — | 36 | #1,178 |
| 1925 | — | — | 41 | #1,094 |
| 1920 | — | — | 56 | #925 |
| 1915 | — | — | 65 | #743 |
| 1910 | — | — | 17 | #739 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #956 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,222 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,018 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #962 |
Famous people named Gardner
- Gardner Fox Comic artist · 1911–1986
- Gardner Dozois Writer · 1947–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gardner in 2025?
Gardner ranked #5,094 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gardner?
3,026 babies have been named Gardner in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gardner most popular?
Gardner peaked in 1915, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Gardner a boy or girl name?
Gardner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gardner rising or falling?
Gardner is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gardner?
Well-known people named Gardner include Gardner Fox (comic artist), Gardner Dozois (writer).