Gardner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gardner has its origins in Old English and Old French, meaning 'gardener.' It evolved through various historical forms, including 'gardinier' and 'gardener.' The name reflects traits associated with nature and cultivation. It does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages as surnames became common among individuals in agricultural roles.
The name Gardner is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Gardner has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gardner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 925th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1180th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1411th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2120th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3989th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6205th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6545th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Gardner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gardner"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːrdnər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Gardner is derived from the Old French word 'gardinier,' meaning 'gardener,' and is rooted in the Latin 'hortulanus,' which also means 'gardener.' This name was used to refer to someone who tended gardens or worked in agriculture.
Meaning
gardener
Language Evolution
gardinier (Old French), gardin (Old English), gardener (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Gardner became popular in England during the Middle Ages when surnames began to be adopted, particularly among those involved in agriculture and gardening.
Variants & Derivatives
Gardner, Gardnerne, Gardnerian
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Gardner is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with nature and a connection to the earth due to its meaning.
Famous People
Elihu Gardner (American politician), Alfred Gardner (English professional footballer), Jim Gardner (American television news anchor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gardner"
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 "Gardner"
"Gardner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 925th of 7545 | 882 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1180th of 6773 | 610 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1411th of 7552 | 578 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2120th of 10718 | 314 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3989th of 16616 | 202 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6205th of 24088 | 189 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6545th of 23106 | 152 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Gardner" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
36.77% 507th/1379 |
90.19% 2134th/2366 |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
44.02% 685th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
39.26% 954th/2430 |
- |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gardner" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gardner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gardner" 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.