Gaylord
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gaylord was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,091 births recorded 1882–1998 · peaked in 1931 with 168 births
Most common in: Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,173 births recorded 1979–2013 · peaked in 1981 with 385 births
Most common in: Nord, Sarthe, Somme, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gaylord’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | #1721 | — |
| 1973 | #1612 | ↑109 |
| 1974 | #2199 | ↓587 |
| 1975 | #2205 | ↓6 |
| 1976 | #2417 | ↓212 |
| 1977 | #2910 | ↓493 |
| 1978 | #4157 | ↓1247 |
| 1979 | #4068 | ↑89 |
| 1980 | #3615 | ↑453 |
| 1981 | #3858 | ↓243 |
| 1982 | #4593 | ↓735 |
| 1983 | #3071 | ↑1522 |
| 1984 | #4215 | ↓1144 |
| 1985 | #4333 | ↓118 |
| 1987 | #4968 | ↓635 |
| 1988 | #4162 | ↑806 |
| 1990 | #6415 | ↓2253 |
| 1992 | #8435 | ↓2020 |
| 1994 | #8800 | ↓365 |
| 1998 | #9631 | ↓831 |
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord
Is Gaylord a popular name?
Gaylord has 6,091 recorded births in United States between 1882 and 1998, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Gaylord more common for boys or girls?
Gaylord is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gaylord most popular?
Gaylord peaked in 1931 in United States, with 168 recorded births that year.
Is Gaylord rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gaylord’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #9631 in 1998.
How many babies have been named Gaylord?
At least 8,264 babies have been recorded with the name Gaylord across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gaylord popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gaylord appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.