Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Gadsden

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

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#8,118 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2022

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#8118

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gadsden

The earliest SSA record of Gadsden as a baby boy name dates back to 2013, when 9 babies received it. 2013 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Gadsden — #8,118 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 69% of all recorded Gadsdens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 45 Gadsdens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gadsden

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

Gadson
Gaston
Godson
Goodson
Gatson
Gazda
Goodstein
Gietzen
Godzone
Katzen
Hoddesdon
Hodsdon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden

What does the name Gadsden mean?

Gadsden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gadsden in 2026?

In 2026, Gadsden ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gadsden most popular?

Gadsden reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #8,118 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Gadsden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gadsden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gadsden include Yoon, Chinedum, Matthewjames. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gadsden

Gadsden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Gadsden's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #8,118. Use the chart and map above to compare Gadsden'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.