Goldie
Goldie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Made of gold, golden, or precious.
Origin and history
Goldie is an English name originally derived from the precious metal gold, historically used as a pet name or affection term. It enjoyed significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has seen a vintage revival in recent U.S. birth records. The name is widely recognized due to famous cultural figures like actress Goldie Hawn.
Popularity in the United States
38,553 babies in the United States have been named Goldie since 1880. It ranks #703 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #729.
States where it is most popular
- KY (7.9 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- WV (7.6 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,327 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,491 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,966 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,563 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,975 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,632 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,896 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,284 |
| 1960-1970 | 606 |
| 1970-1980 | 549 |
| 1980-1990 | 493 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 308 |
| 2010-2019 | 870 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,246 |
Famous people named Goldie
- Goldie Hawn: Actress, Producer
- Goldie Hill: Singer
Fun facts
- Goldie was most popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, consistently ranking in the top 200 female names.
- Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn brought modern global recognition to the name.