Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Gaddis

Name: Popularity of the name Gaddis in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gaddis, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#3,115 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1948

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3115

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gaddis

Gaddis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 8 Gaddiss were born — ranking #3,115 that year. As of 2026, Gaddis ranks #3,668 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Gaddiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Gaddis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gaddis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gadus
Gattis
Caddis
Kadis
Goddess
Geddes
Gladys
Gladis
Gatos
Cadis
Jadis
Kudus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaddis

What does the name Gaddis mean?

Gaddis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gaddis in 2026?

In 2026, Gaddis ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaddis most popular?

Gaddis reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,115 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gaddis most popular?

Gaddis has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gaddis.

Is Gaddis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gaddis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gaddis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaddis include Clemons, Carmie, Bossie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaddis

Gaddis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Gaddis's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,115. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaddis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.