Boy · #2,544 in 2026

Gillespie

Current Rank
#2,544
Peak Rank
#2,544 (1912)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1912
Last Year
1912
Peak Year
#2544
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Gillespie

Gillespie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1912, when 5 Gillespies were born — ranking #2,544 that year. As of 2026, Gillespie ranks #2,544 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Gillespies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gillespie

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

  • Gillispie
  • Gillaspie
  • Glaspy
  • Glaspie
  • Goolsby
  • Gulpy
  • Calliope
  • Colossi
  • Colosi
  • Collopy
  • Glisp
  • Jalousie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gillespie

What does the name Gillespie mean?
Gillespie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gillespie in 2026?
In 2026, Gillespie ranks #2,544 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gillespie most popular?
Gillespie reached its peak popularity in 1912, ranking #2,544 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gillespie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gillespie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gillespie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gillespie include Benjeman, Bruner, Creel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gillespie

Gillespie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Gillespie's peak popularity came in 1912 when it ranked #2,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Gillespie'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.