Gardenia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgar-DEN-ee-uh / /ɡɑːrˈdɛniə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: flower; English: derived from the flower name
Historical & Cultural Background
Gardenia is derived from the Latin name for the flowering plant, named after the Scottish botanist Alexander Garden. The flower is often associated with purity and sweetness. It has been used in various cultural contexts, symbolizing love and refinement.
Trend Summary
Gardenia is a less common name in the United States, with limited popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gardenia was first seen in the United States in 1917. Gardenia has ranked as high as #1171 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, South Carolina, Texas, New York, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Gardenia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gardenia (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 |