Gaylord Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAY-lord / /ˈɡeɪlɔrd/English; French
Meaning
English: cheerful; French: gay-hearted
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gaylord has its roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it was historically used as a given name meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in the early to mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Gaylord has declined in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gaylard
International Variants
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Famous people named Gaylord
Gaylord Nelson was an American politician and environmentalist, known for founding Earth Day.
Gaylord Perry was a Major League Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer, recognized for his impressive career in baseball.
Fictional characters named Gaylord
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gaylord was first seen in the United States in 1882. Gaylord has ranked as high as #695 nationally, which occurred in 1931, and has been most popular in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Gaylord has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gaylord (1980)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 40 |
| 1913 | 59 |
| 1914 | 81 |
| 1915 | 109 |
| 1916 | 102 |
| 1917 | 107 |
| 1918 | 139 |
| 1919 | 110 |
| 1920 | 126 |
| 1921 | 113 |
| 1922 | 119 |
| 1923 | 128 |
| 1924 | 119 |
| 1925 | 112 |
| 1926 | 131 |
| 1927 | 134 |
| 1928 | 132 |
| 1929 | 109 |
| 1930 | 132 |
| 1931 | 168 |
| 1932 | 136 |
| 1933 | 96 |
| 1934 | 132 |
| 1935 | 109 |
| 1936 | 118 |
| 1937 | 114 |
| 1938 | 134 |
| 1939 | 124 |
| 1940 | 127 |
| 1941 | 136 |
| 1942 | 155 |
| 1943 | 146 |
| 1944 | 120 |
| 1945 | 116 |
| 1946 | 117 |
| 1947 | 120 |
| 1948 | 113 |
| 1949 | 120 |
| 1950 | 94 |
| 1951 | 91 |
| 1952 | 109 |
| 1953 | 86 |
| 1954 | 68 |
| 1955 | 65 |
| 1956 | 81 |
| 1957 | 57 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 51 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |