Gardner
Gardner is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gardener or keeper of a garden.
Origin and history
Gardner originated as an English occupational surname for a gardener or keeper of a garden. It has a long history of traditional use as a masculine given name in the United States. Though uncommon today, it retains a classic, surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
3,016 babies in the United States have been named Gardner since 1880. It ranks #2348 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- MA (68.9 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- CA (3.9 %)
- PA (2.5 %)
- KY (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 39 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 69 |
| 1910-1920 | 426 |
| 1920-1930 | 481 |
| 1930-1940 | 333 |
| 1940-1950 | 325 |
| 1950-1960 | 234 |
| 1960-1970 | 344 |
| 1970-1980 | 165 |
| 1980-1990 | 135 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 118 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Gardner
- Gardner Fox: Comic book writer, Author
- Gardner Dozois: Author, Editor
- Gardner Read: Composer, Music theorist
Fun facts
- Derived from the Anglo-Norman French word 'gardinier', denoting someone who tended a garden.
- Gardner Fox was a prolific American comic book writer who created famous superheroes like the Flash and Hawkman.