Gifford
Every Gifford since 1891 — 1,452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gifford
Gifford is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1891, 1,452 American babies have been named Gifford. Its peak came in 1920, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Gifford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gifford year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,229 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,703 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,779 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,271 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,451 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,947 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,753 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,626 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,679 |
| 1960 | 22 | #1,741 |
| 1955 | 26 | #1,516 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,370 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,811 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,118 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,173 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,579 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,548 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,127 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,354 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,356 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,393 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gifford
- Gifford Pinchot Politician · 1865–1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gifford in 2025?
Gifford did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gifford?
1,452 babies have been named Gifford in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gifford most popular?
Gifford peaked in 1920, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Gifford a boy or girl name?
Gifford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gifford rising or falling?
Gifford is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gifford?
Well-known people named Gifford include Gifford Pinchot (politician).