Boy · #3,268 in 2026

Gottlieb

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

Gottlieb is a theophoric name that is used as a surname or as a male given name. Gottlieb appeared in High German in the 17th century, in German speaking parts of Europe. It was a product of the age of pietism, giving young men a religiously charged name. Earlier forms of the name are attested from the 6th century in the Gothic language as Gudilub, normalized as 'Gudaliufs'.

Current Rank

#3,268

Peak Rank

#1,100 (1915)

Total Babies

320

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

1933

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1100

Peak Rank

320

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gottlieb

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

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The Story of Gottlieb

Gottlieb first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 34 Gottliebs were born — ranking #1,100 that year. As of 2026, Gottlieb ranks #3,268 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 320 Gottliebs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gottlieb

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

Gotlieb
Godly
Gately
Godley
Gatley
Gateley
Gotti
Golly
Glebe
Goodly
Gali
Galeb

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gottlieb

What does the name Gottlieb mean?

How popular is Gottlieb in 2026?

In 2026, Gottlieb ranks #3,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gottlieb most popular?

Gottlieb reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,100 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Gottlieb has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gottlieb.

Is Gottlieb a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gottlieb?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gottlieb include Ovid, Kamal, Ewan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gottlieb

Gottlieb is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 320 births in the dataset. Gottlieb's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,100. Use the chart and map above to compare Gottlieb'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.