Total births
40
Boys' name · since 1912
Gladwin
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Gladwin, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1912–1939
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
40 boys have been named Gladwin since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gladwin has been recorded 40 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1939.
- 40 total births
- 1912–1939 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
40 boys have been named Gladwin since 1912, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1939.
- 40
- total births
- 1912–1939
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Gladwin was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
6 babies were named Gladwin in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Gladwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gladwin splits its recorded history at 1921: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gladwin at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Gladwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1939
- Peak year (1915)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Gladwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Gladwin's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Gladwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
17 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 17 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gladwin? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 40 babies named Gladwin. The most recent recorded year was 1939. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 6 births.
When was Gladwin most popular? ▼
Gladwin was most popular in the 1910s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Gladwin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gladwin since 1912 -- 28 years through the most recent 1939 data.
What names are similar to Gladwin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gladys, Glade, Gladstone, Glauk, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gladwin's data
- Gladwin's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1930s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Gladwin
Nearby Names Like Gladwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gladwin
Gladys Boy
1,023 births
Glade Boy
829 births
Gladstone Boy
200 births
Glauk Boy
#8895 27 births
Gladston Boy
17 births
Compare Gladwin side by side: Gladwin vs Gladys Gladwin vs Glade Gladwin vs Gladstone
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1939 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gladwin: Baby Name Since 1912 - 40 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gladwin. 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 Gladwin 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.