Girl · #8,561 in 2026

Gaudy

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

Gaudy or gaudie is a term used to reflect student life in a number of the ancient universities in the United Kingdom as well as other institutions such as Durham University and Reading University. It is generally believed to relate to the traditional student song, "De Brevitate Vitae", which is commonly known as the Gaudeamus by its first word.

Current Rank

#8,561

Peak Rank

#6,048 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

1978

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#6048

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gaudy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Gaudy

Gaudy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 9 Gaudys were born — ranking #6,048 that year. As of 2026, Gaudy ranks #8,561 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Gaudys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gaudy

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

Gaudi
Gowdy
Goudy
Goudie
Gowdie
Giddy
Goody
Goodie
Gide
Gaddy
Gadi
Gaddi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaudy

What does the name Gaudy mean?

How popular is Gaudy in 2026?

In 2026, Gaudy ranks #8,561 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaudy most popular?

Gaudy reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #6,048 that year with 9 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gaudy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gaudy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaudy include Nanda, Tajuanna, Luanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaudy

Gaudy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Gaudy's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #6,048. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaudy'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.