Goldy
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaninggold · English
- US rank
- #2,017
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,002 in 2023
94 babies were named Goldy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 614 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025
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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 17,094 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Goldy, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Goldy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGoldy first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,002.
- Then vs nowGoldy is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 62,500 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,094.
- TrendGoldy has climbed 614 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,017. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGoldy is most popular in New York, where it ranks #212. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Goldy means “gold”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Goldy
Goldy is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “gold”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ldy”. US birth records list Goldy for girls from 1911 to 2025, in 63 of those 115 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,002 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,017, with 94 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 1920s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 girls |
| 1970s | 2.8 | 358,423 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 255,754 girls |
| 1990s | 9.9 | 101,215 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 54,377 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,538 girls |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,291 girls |
Other spellings of Goldy
More English girl names
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Goldy
What does the name Goldy mean?
Goldy means “gold” in English.
What is the origin of the name Goldy?
Goldy has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Goldy a boy or girl name?
Goldy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Goldy?
Goldy ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,002).