Rising since 2002, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Gift since 1999
Babies named Gift per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gift's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 37 | 0 |
| 2010s | 74 | 22 |
| 2020s | 60 | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Gift is a modern English word name that has been in use as a given name since at least 1999, when it first appeared in U.S. Social Security records. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2002, with a peak rank of 8,860 in 2025, the most recent year of data. The name continues to grow in use, reflecting a broader trend of virtue and word names. While it does not have a long historical tradition, its straightforward meaning and positive connotation make it appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name. The name has not yet registered in any top state lists, indicating its usage is spread across the country rather than concentrated regionally.
Gift is a modern word name derived directly from the English noun 'gift', which comes from Old English 'gift' meaning 'giving'. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of using positive attribute words as names. The name has seen a steady rise in usage since the early 2000s.
“Gift” around the world
Where Gift lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Gift
Names that share Gift's style, for a brother or sister.
