Holding steady.
Popularity of Gaither since 1895
Babies named Gaither per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gaither's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 117 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gaither is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, possibly meaning 'spear army' from the elements 'gar' and 'here'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1895, which also marks its peak year of use. The name has never entered the top 1000 and has maintained a stable, low profile ever since. In the 1890s decade, Gaither was used sporadically, mostly in the South and Midwest. While it lacks famous bearers or trendy revivals, its surname style and strong sound appeal to parents seeking an uncommon, historical name with a straightforward pronunciation.
The name Gaither is thought to have originated as a surname, possibly of Old English origin. It may derive from the elements 'gar' meaning spear and 'here' meaning army, suggesting a meaning of 'spear army'. As a given name, it has seen limited but consistent use in the United States since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gate
Sibling names for Gaither
Names that share Gaither's style, for a brother or sister.
