Gaylord
Gaylord is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
High-spirited, lively, or dapper.
Origin and history
Gaylord is derived from an Old French surname or nickname meaning high-spirited, lively, or dapper. Historically given to boys in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has fallen out of common usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,086 babies in the United States have been named Gaylord since 1880. It ranks #1545 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (14.9 %)
- WI (10.1 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- IA (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 114 |
| 1910-1920 | 776 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,223 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,263 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,270 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 323 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gaylord
- Gaylord Perry: Baseball player, Athlete
- Gaylord Nelson: Politician, Environmentalist
Fun facts
- It derives from the Old French phrase 'Gaillard', which referred to a cheerful, brave, or robust person.
- Gaylord Perry was a famed Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher who won Cy Young Awards in both leagues.