Name meaning & stats
Gardner
Gardner. 1,653 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Gardners are 1.3× over-represented as businesspeople.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
1,653 US babies were named Gardner between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gardners end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Musician | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Businessperson | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are businesspeople, Gardners show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1962)