Gardenia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gardenia originates from Latin, meaning a flowering plant. It evolved from the Latin term 'gardenia' to its current form in Modern English. The name is associated with beauty and nature and has gained popularity since the 19th century. There is no biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include botanists and artists, reflecting a connection to nature.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gardenia"
Pronunciation
/ɡɑːrˈdiːniə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Gardenia is derived from the Latin word 'gardenia', which refers to a genus of flowering plants named after the Scottish-born botanist Alexander Garden.
Meaning
a flowering plant
Language Evolution
Latin: gardenia, Modern English: Gardenia
Historical Usage
Gardenia gained popularity as a given name and in horticulture during the 19th century, particularly in Victorian gardens, symbolizing purity and sweetness.
Variants & Derivatives
Gardy, Deni, Gina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gardenia is viewed positively, often associated with beauty and nature, and is sometimes chosen for its floral connotation.
Famous People
Gardenia McCoy, a notable American botanist, Gardenia Heffner, an influential artist in contemporary floral design
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Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 70 peak births in 1992
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gardenia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gardenia"
"Gardenia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6442nd of 9107 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2602nd of 9204 | 211 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3034th of 12526 | 282 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6511th of 19264 | 111 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4515th of 27321 | 319 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6480th of 35406 | 294 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10643rd of 30306 | 107 |
Regional Popularity of "Gardenia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gardenia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
75.18% 1769th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
67.65% 1930th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
73.12% 3798th/5194 |
32.21% 2035th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
36.86% 2751st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gardenia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gardenia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Gardenia" in the United States
The name Gardenia is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gardenia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gardenia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6442nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2602nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3034th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6511th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4515th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6480th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10643rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gardenia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.