Gaylord: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Gaylord

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1931

168 babies

All-time total

6,091

#1,573 all-time among boys

First recorded

1882

in Social Security records

Gaylord popularity over time

6,091 babies have been named Gaylord since 1882, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	25	25	3	–	#650
1890s	–	44	44	4	+76%	#701
1900s	–	114	114	11	+159%	#580
1910s	–	776	776	78	+581%	#509
1920s	–	1,223	1,223	122	+58%	#526
1930s	–	1,263	1,263	126	+3%	#438
1940s	5	1,270	1,275	128	+1%	#495
1950s	–	744	744	74	-42%	#663
1960s	–	323	323	32	-57%	#1,127
1970s	–	202	202	20	-37%	#1,423
1980s	–	80	80	8	-60%	#3,128
1990s	–	22	22	2	-72%	#6,675
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The story of Gaylord

Gaylord is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1882, 6,091 American babies have been named Gaylord. Its peak came in 1931, when 168 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1930s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gaylord stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Gaylord?

The median living Gaylord is about 74 years old; half are between 63 and 81. An estimated 1,900 people named Gaylord are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Gaylord year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1990	–	–	7	#6,675
1985	–	–	9	#4,447
1980	–	–	11	#3,702
1975	–	–	20	#2,240
1970	–	–	23	#1,865
1965	–	–	26	#1,535
1960	–	–	39	#1,259
1955	–	–	65	#924
1950	–	–	94	#708
1945	–	–	116	#555
1940	–	–	127	#514
1935	–	–	109	#551
1930	–	–	132	#522
1925	–	–	112	#594
1920	–	–	126	#548
1915	–	–	109	#532
1910	–	–	13	#891
1905	–	–	11	#762
1900	–	–	8	#994
1895	–	–	5	#1,147
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1885	–	–	5	#995
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Famous people named Gaylord

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Gaylord Nelson American politician (1916–2005) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Gaylord, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Gaylord?

The median living Gaylord is about 74 years old. Half of all living Gaylords are between 63 and 81 years old.

How many people named Gaylord are alive today?

An estimated 1,900 people named Gaylord are alive in the United States, based on 6,091 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Gaylord mean?

Derived from the Old French surname Gaillard (from gaillard (“strong”)), via Anglo-Norman.

How popular is the name Gaylord in 2025?

Gaylord did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Gaylord?

6,091 babies have been named Gaylord in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Gaylord most popular?

Gaylord peaked in 1931, when 168 newborns received the name.

Is Gaylord a boy or girl name?

Gaylord is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Gaylord rising or falling?

Gaylord has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Gaylord?

Well-known people named Gaylord include Gaylord Nelson (politician).

Names like Gaylord

Names that sound and feel close to Gaylord: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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