Gardenia
Meaninggardenia flower · English
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,451 in 1937
7 babies were named Gardenia in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gardenia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gardenia, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gardenia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGardenia first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1937, when it ranked #1,451. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGardenia was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 86,207 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- MeaningIn English, Gardenia means “gardenia flower”.
About the name Gardenia
Gardenia is a girl name of English origin meaning “gardenia flower”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-nia”. US birth records list Gardenia for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 98 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1937, when it ranked #1,451 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 662,252 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 90,334 girls |
| 1940s | 10 | 95,969 girls |
| 1950s | 8.0 | 124,533 girls |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 189,036 girls |
| 1970s | 4.9 | 204,918 girls |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 218,341 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 57,274 girls |
| 2000s | 9.7 | 103,413 girls |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 153,846 girls |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 211,268 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Gardenia
What does the name Gardenia mean?
Gardenia means “gardenia flower” in English.
What is the origin of the name Gardenia?
Gardenia has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gardenia a boy or girl name?
Gardenia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gardenia?
Gardenia ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1937 (#1,451).