Total births
39
Boys' name · since 1916
Gaddis
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 39 babies named Gaddis, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 39
- total births
- 1916–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Gaddis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 39 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gaddis has been recorded 39 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1948.
- 39 total births
- 1916–1948 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
39 boys have been named Gaddis since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1948.
- 39
- total births
- 1916–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Gaddis was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
8 babies were named Gaddis in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Gaddis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gaddis's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gaddis at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Gaddis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1948
- Peak year (1919)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Gaddis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gaddis's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Gaddis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
19 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 19 births (49% of all-time use).
Gaddis by state
Where Gaddis concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 12.8% |
Mississippi share of Gaddis's total US births 12.8%
5 of 39 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaddis? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 39 babies named Gaddis. The most recent recorded year was 1948. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 8 births.
When was Gaddis most popular? ▼
Gaddis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Gaddis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaddis are Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Gaddis been used? ▼
Records for Gaddis go back to 1916, giving 33 years of history through 1948.
What names are similar to Gaddis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gadiel, Gaddiel, Gadge, Gad, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaddis's data
- Gaddis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Gaddiss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gaddis
Nearby Names Like Gaddis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaddis
Gadiel Boy
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Gaddiel Boy
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Gadge Boy
159 births
Gad Boy
131 births
Gadriel Boy
#7201 63 births
Compare Gaddis side by side: Gaddis vs Gadiel Gaddis vs Gaddiel Gaddis vs Gadge
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1948 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gaddis: Baby Name Since 1916 - 39 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaddis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gaddis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.