Total births
1,098
Boys' name · since 1924
Gunther
Gunther has 1,098 recorded births since 1924 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4454
- among boys today
- 1,098
- born since 1924
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Gunther is the #4454 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,098 recorded since 1924.
Gunther has 1,098 recorded births among boys since 1924, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4454 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #4454 among boys today
- 1,098 born since 1924
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gunther is currently the #4454 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 1,098 born since 1924, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4454
- among boys today
- 1,098
- born since 1924
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Gunther vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4454
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Gunther was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
32 babies were named Gunther in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Gunther compares
1,098 Top 29% higher than 71% of 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
Gunther's all-time total is 199% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gunther | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,098 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gunther's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gunther's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gunther at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#4,454
Active since
1924
Gunther popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Gunther by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Gunther's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Gunther births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 56
1920s
56 births
- 1930s 76
1930s
76 births
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 31
1950s
31 births
- 1960s 92
1960s
92 births
- 1970s 72
1970s
72 births
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s
1990s
238 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
180 births
- 2020s
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 238 births (22% of all-time use).
How Gunther compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gunther's total volume
Gunther vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gunther by state
Where Gunther concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 61 | 5.6% |
| #2 | California | | 28 | 2.6% |
New York share of Gunther's total US births 5.6%
Even split
61 of 1,098 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gunther? ▼
1,098 babies have been named Gunther since 1924. It currently ranks #4454 among boys. The peak year was 1995 with 32 births.
When was Gunther most popular? ▼
Gunther was most popular in the 1990s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Gunther most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gunther are New York (61 births), California (28 births).
How long has the name Gunther been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gunther since 1924 -- 102 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gunther? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gunner, Gunnar, Gunter, Gunnison, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gunther's data
- Gunther's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (238 total births) through the 2020s (110) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Gunthers (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Gunther
Nearby Names Like Gunther
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gunther
Gunner Boy
#518 23,486 births
Gunnar Boy
#598 18,156 births
Gunter Boy
#12552 397 births
Gunnison Boy
108 births
Gunnard Boy
67 births
Compare Gunther side by side: Gunther vs Gunner Gunther vs Gunnar Gunther vs Gunter
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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, 1924–2025 (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. "Gunther: #4454 Boys' Name - 1,098 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gunther. 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 Gunther 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.