Galadriel
Meaningradiant garland maiden · Sindarin
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,532 in 1977
15 babies were named Galadriel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Galadriel, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Galadriel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGaladriel first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #5,532.
- MeaningIn Sindarin, Galadriel means “radiant garland maiden”.
About the name Galadriel
Galadriel is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “radiant garland maiden”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Galadriel for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 27 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #5,532 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 5.3 | 189,036 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 332,226 girls |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 862,069 girls |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 girls |
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Questions about the name Galadriel
What does the name Galadriel mean?
Galadriel means “radiant garland maiden” in Sindarin.
What is the origin of the name Galadriel?
Galadriel has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Kali, Serena, Mira.
Is Galadriel a boy or girl name?
Galadriel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Galadriel?
Galadriel ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#5,532).