boys' name · peaked 1983

Guthrie

Every Guthrie since 1895 — 866 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#11,141
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Guthrie
Peak year
1983
35 babies
All-time total
866
since 1895

The story of Guthrie

Guthrie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,141 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1895, 866 American babies have been named Guthrie. Its peak came in 1983, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Guthrie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Guthrie 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 6 #11,141
2024 5 #12,958
2023 6 #11,320
2022 9 #8,548
2021 9 #8,402
2020 11 #7,190
2019 9 #8,430
2018 19 #4,994
2017 18 #5,169
2016 16 #5,640
2015 14 #6,098
2014 13 #6,427
2013 17 #5,249
2012 19 #4,918
2011 12 #6,736
2010 13 #6,485
2009 9 #8,538
2008 14 #6,191
2007 11 #7,266
2006 18 #4,933
2005 8 #8,557
2004 5 #11,984
2003 8 #8,111
2002 12 #5,849
2001 8 #7,802
2000 12 #5,694
1995 6 #8,166
1990 8 #6,039
1985 10 #4,164
1980
1975 6 #5,037
1970 8 #3,629
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935 7 #3,085
1930 8 #3,130
1925 7 #3,544
1920 12 #2,519
1915 8 #2,930
1910
1905
1900
1895 7 #924
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Guthrie in 2025?

Guthrie ranked #11,141 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Guthrie?

866 babies have been named Guthrie in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Guthrie most popular?

Guthrie peaked in 1983, when 35 newborns received the name.

Is Guthrie a boy or girl name?

Guthrie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Guthrie rising or falling?

Guthrie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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