Total births
220
Boys' name · since 2015
Gotham
Since 2015, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Gotham, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10668
- among boys today
- 220
- born since 2015
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Gotham currently ranks #10668 among boys' names in America, with 220 babies recorded since 2015.
Gotham has 220 recorded births among boys since 2015, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10668 as of the latest data, more common than 25% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2015 to 2024.
- #10668 among boys today
- 220 born since 2015
- 2010s peak decade
- 25% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gotham is currently the #10668 boys' name in America, more common than 25% of boys - 220 born since 2015, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10668
- among boys today
- 220
- born since 2015
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 25%
- more common than other boys
Gotham vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10668
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 25% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Gotham was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
50 babies were named Gotham in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Gotham compares
220 40th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gotham's all-time total is 40% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gotham | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 220 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gotham's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gotham's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gotham at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#10,668
Active since
2015
Gotham popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2015–2024
- Peak year (2016)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Gotham by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gotham's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Gotham births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
184 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 184 births (84% of all-time use).
Gotham by state
Where Gotham concentrates geographically, total births since 2015
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 5.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Gotham's total US births 5.0%
Even split
11 of 220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gotham? ▼
Gotham has been given to 220 babies in the U.S. since 2015, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10668 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Gotham most popular? ▼
Gotham was most popular in the 2010s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Gotham most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gotham are California (11 births), New York (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Gotham been used? ▼
Records for Gotham go back to 2015, giving 10 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Gotham? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gottlieb, Gotti, Gottfried, Goten, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gotham's data
- Gotham's decade-level peak was the 2010s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gothams (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Gotham
Nearby Names Like Gotham
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gotham
Gottlieb Boy
320 births
Gotti Boy
123 births
Gottfried Boy
115 births
Goten Boy
#7207 51 births
Gottfred Boy
5 births
Compare Gotham side by side: Gotham vs Gottlieb Gotham vs Gotti Gotham vs Gottfried
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gotham
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, 2015–2024 (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. "Gotham: #10668 Boys' Name - 220 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gotham. 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 Gotham 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.