A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Goldie since 1880
Babies named Goldie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Goldie's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,327 |
| 1890s | 3,491 |
| 1900s | 4,966 |
| 1910s | 8,563 |
| 1920s | 7,975 |
| 1930s | 3,632 |
| 1940s | 1,896 |
| 1950s | 1,284 |
| 1960s | 606 |
| 1970s | 549 |
| 1980s | 493 |
| 1990s | 347 |
| 2000s | 308 |
| 2010s | 870 |
| 2020s | 2,246 |
Meaning & origin
Goldie first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1905. The name then declined through much of the 20th century but has been rising again since 2001. In 2025, it ranked 621st, given to 1 in 3,427 newborn girls. The name has seen a revival in recent decades, particularly in states like Utah, Arkansas, and South Carolina, where it remains a favored vintage choice. Goldie fits into the broader trend of 'grandma chic' names being rediscovered by modern parents.
Goldie originated as a diminutive or pet form of the word 'gold', often used as a nickname for names such as Golda or Marigold. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fitting the Victorian trend of virtue and jewel names. While occasionally given as a full given name, it has traditionally been more common as a nickname.
Where Goldie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Goldie” around the world
Where Goldie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
24
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gold
Variants: Goldy
Sibling names for Goldie
Names that share Goldie's style, for a brother or sister.
