Holding steady.
Popularity of Gottlieb since 1880
Babies named Gottlieb per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gottlieb's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 70 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gottlieb is a distinctly German name with a clear meaning, yet it has largely faded from use. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1890, the year it was most common. The name's trajectory has been stable but minuscule since then, and in recent years the one-in-N statistic is effectively zero. It remains a rare choice, primarily associated with families of German heritage.
Gottlieb is a German given name composed of the elements 'Gott' (God) and 'lieb' (dear, beloved). It was historically used as a translation of the Hebrew name Amadeus. The name saw modest popularity in German-speaking regions during the 18th and 19th centuries, and was brought to the United States by German immigrants. Its use has declined sharply since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gotty, Liebi
Variants: Gottlob, Gotlieb
Sibling names for Gottlieb
Names that share Gottlieb's style, for a brother or sister.
