Gaither
Gaither is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Goatherd, or one who minds goats; alternatively derived from a place name.
Origin and history
Gaither originated as an English surname associated with occupation or location. Historically, it was used occasionally as a masculine given name in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has since become very rare as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Gaither since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 115 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gaither
- Gaither Carlton: Musician, Fiddler
Fun facts
- Gaither traces back to Middle English terms related to goats, referring to a goat tender or herdsman.
- While primarily a surname, Gaither enjoyed occasional usage as a first name in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.