Gardner Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gardner means 'gardener' and symbolizes a connection to nature.
Meaning of the Name Gardner
Gardner is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English word 'gardinier', meaning 'gardener'. It was originally used to denote someone who worked as a gardener. The name can be traced back to the 12th century in England. As a given name, Gardner symbolizes a connection to nature and the earth, often associated with qualities of growth, patience, and stewardship.
Popularity of the Name Gardner
The popularity for the name Gardner peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 65 births, which ranked number 1,551 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Gardner had the most female births in 2012 with 5, which ranked number 16,855 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1915 with 65, which ranked number 741 out of 4,390 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gardner has increased slightly over the last ten years from 13 births to 14 births, an increase of 7.69%. Among males, Gardner has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 14 births, an increase of 75.00%. Among females, Gardner has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gardner
- 20 Year Trend of Gardner: 40.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Gardner: 7.69%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gardner: 75.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gardner: -100.00%
Popularity of Gardner by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gardner. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gardner in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gardner is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Gardner
- Total Births of Gardner: 14 (0.74%)
- Male Births of Gardner: 15 (5.76%) 0
Given the upward trend of Gardner over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.74% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. Male births for Gardner have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.76%.