boy's name
Gaither
GAY-ther (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 648
Gaither is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1895.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaither Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 123 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Gaither?
In 1992, Gaither was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaither
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaither Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaither over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaither
- English GAY-ther
Sibling Names for Gaither
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaither — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaither
How popular is the name Gaither?
In 1992, Gaither was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gaither a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaither is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaither?
Gaither has 2 syllables.
When was Gaither most popular?
Gaither peaked in 1918, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.